Transition Resources
The following transition resources represent various information and materials from around the country and the state. START is not endorsing the websites or materials but rather proving a range of sites and information that might prove useful for the various needs and interests of families and individuals with ASD.
Autism Council Secondary Transition and Adult Services Recommendations
Community Conversations
Resource Mapping
Transition Planning
- Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center
- The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit: A guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
- OCALI Transition Guidelines
- Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (Pacer) Center: Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act
- Organization for Autism Research (O.A.R.): Life Journey through Autism: A guide for transition to adulthood
Higher Education
- General Resources
- Think College. Information on college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities
- College programs: Support and Information
- Going to College: Interactive Resources and Video Clips
- Autism Speaks Post secondary education resource list
- Vanderbilt University - Transition From School to Postsecondary Education: Local and National Resources
- Supporting Families of Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education: Learning from the Voices of Families
- Internships, the On-Ramp to Employment: A Guide for Students with Disabilities to Getting and Making the Most of an Internship
- Legal Issues, Civil & Disability Rights, ADA in Higher Ed
- Financial Support
Employment
- General Resources
- Employment First in Michigan
- Training & Support
- Accommodations
- Reasonable Accommodation
- JAN Job Accommodation Network
- JAN for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- JAN for Asperger Syndrome
Housing and Living Arrangements
Legal Issues
Social & Recreational Activities
- Institute on Community Integration:
- Social inclusion through recreation for people with disabilities
- Supporting New Career Paths for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Supporting the Social Well-Being of Children and Youth with Disabilities
- No More Sidelines - Sports program in Michigan
- Unified Champion Schools: Year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities