Transition to Adulthood: Websites (Parents/Family Members)

A resource for schools, medical providers and families on how to incorporate current and future medical needs for teens and young adults into transition plans.

Online discussion forum that reports news and includes submitted personal experiences on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.

Website that offers a comprehensive guide for transitioning teens to adulthood.

Advocacy group that organizes an online community of adults and youths with autism.

A free tool for professionals working with transitional teens and adults with ASD that assesses the behaviors and competencies youth need to achieve their long term goals.

This downloadable guide is intended to help students with ASD become better prepared for college life and academics. This guide addresses challenges that are both universal and unique to college students with autism by providing information, guidance, and resources that address them. Finding Your Way offers practical advice from autism experts; powerful narratives from self-advocates; and relevant resource tools. It is intended to help readers anticipate and improve their academic and social situations by advocating for themselves.

Resource bank of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth.

OCALI’s webcasts on transition to adulthood, including videos on government benefits, employment and post-secondary information.

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

The Center supports educators and other professionals serving high school students with ASD, as well as supporting adolescents and their families in achieving optimal outcomes during and after high school.

Training materials, how-to booklets and guides are available for staff members working with students with autism.

This site allows you to choose the Transition Domain (Employment, Education/Training, Independent Living) that you wish to explore transition assessments for. Once you choose a domain, you may then choose the appropriate grade level(s), and the disability area(s) that are most similar to the needs of the student(s) you are assessing.

Website that covers many topics for parents and families of transitional young adults with autism.