Autism-Open Access
Open Access

Transition from school to work for people with autism

2^nd International Conference on Autism

September 15-16, 2016 Phoenix, USA

Abdullah Alanazi

Concordia University, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Autism Open Access

Abstract :

In this paper, we discuss the issues, challenges and strategies that are involved in helping autistic individuals participate in society. Our focus in this paper is the literature on transition and how to design the supports to expand opportunity and potential. The paper will describe how to help persons with autism move from adolescence to adulthood and overcome the barriers that their disability presents. Growing up is hard enough for most teenagers; for those with autism, there are large additional barriers as well. But before we discuss transition, we must first understand what autism is. This paper provides information and resources concerning several topics relevant to supporting an individual with ASD through the transition from school toward post-school goals. First, there is a discussion of predictors of positive transition including teaching social skills, promoting self-advocacy skills, encouraging work experiences and enhancing collaboration between schools, families and counselors. Next, we review the literature on for writing transition IEP goals for a student with ASD. Finally, there is a focus on the strategies that would facilitate successful transition from school to work for people with autism. It is never too early to consider what can be done to ensure that all individuals with ASD move closer to a meaningful adult life.

Biography :

Email: a.s_alananzi@hotmail.com