Transition to Adulthood: Guides (14-21 Years)

This comprehensive online guide helps families make future plans for a family member with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

A guide, from the point of view of a parent, elaborating what needs to be done legally to help a child with ASD when they turn 18.

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An online book written specifically for adolescents who are newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It covers several topics, including a definition of autism, how to learn to live with autism, what it means for their future, and how to self-advocate.

This book was written with assistance from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), The Arc, Autism Now!, and the Autistic Self advocacy Network (ASAN).

Adolescent Healthcare Transition assists youth, parents, physicians, and other providers in the transition and transfer of youth with special healthcare needs from pediatric to adult healthcare.

Several booklets, articles and checklists help guide adolescents and their parents to help work towards transition.

Information sheet on self-determination in school-based meetings. This guide is directed specifically for self-advocacy for teens.

A road map guide for families helping to guide transition-aged child towards their future living plans. A comprehensive guide that includes finding a home, support services and guardianship and advocacy.

Guide from the National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth on getting and making the most of an internship.

Free curriculum that helps youth and young adults aged 12-20 learn the basics of handling money and other financial issues such as debt, credit and loans.

Includes guides, webcasts, workshops and information on services throughout the autism journey, from diagnosis to adulthood.

This guide provides a quick overview of the different common disabilities some college students have and the different resources and technologies available to them. Categories include mobile app recommendations, software, and online resources.

Guidebook on services available in the state of Ohio to individuals seeking employment and provides information on further education.

Guidebook designed to give parents, teachers, and other education professionals an introduction to the transition to adulthood process.