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For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, transition may be difficult. Planning is especially important and can make the process smoother. The transition from high school to adulthood can be the most challenging one for students, so planning should begin early.
Transitioning out of school-based services to adult life is a big change and can be especially overwhelming for an autistic person and their family. Fortunately, transition planning is federally required for all students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Heidi Wyman, NH-based transition consultant, developed a Transition Planning Worksheet (PDF, 3 pages, 2020) that looks like the NHSEIS IEP to use in transition conversations with students and families.
Students transition from preschool to elementary school and from elementary school to middle school; then comes the transition to high school and finally on to adulthood. For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, transition may be difficult.
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood is a resource that takes you through the adult transition journey. The guide provides information on laws and policies, transition planning, postsecondary education, vocation and employment, and life skills, in-cluding living arrangements, and health and safety goals.
stakeholders involved in planning for the successful transition of students with disabilities from high school to their postsecondary lives, including college and career planning and readiness. This document includes an overview of the purpose of transition planning, sample transition timelines,
Each student’s plan is highly individualized and should include planning for further education or training, employment, income, living arrangements, leisure time, and participation in the community as an adult.
