The process of transitioning a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to an independent adult is a collaborative, deliberate process that should begin as early as 14 years of age. It involves the child, the family, the school system and support organizations to travel down a results oriented path towards maximum independence. The incredible team at AutismSpeaks.org has resources that will teach you about:
- Self-Advocacy
- Transition Planning
- Community Living
- Employment and Post-Secondary Education Options
- Housing
- Legal Matters
- Health
- Plus much more including more resources
We recommend downloading their toolkit here.
AutismSpeaks.org also provides a great Michigan-specific document that you can download here: Michigan Transition Information.
This is an important step in learning how to prepare for the brightest possible future. Our name-our very identity-reflects our commitment to helping families realize that they have choices and can create a path that works for their entire family.