Transition to adult life resources | Autism PDD
Here is my list of online resources about transition to adulthood. Sometimes blank spaces get added in the web addresses, so if the link doesn't work, try removing the blank spaces. If it still doesn't work, let me know and I can fix it.
General online resources:
http://www.ncset.org/ - probably the most complete site for transition to adulthood.
http://www.php.com/iep_prep - checklist to make sure everything's covered on the transition plan.
http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/age-of-majority/ - age of majority laws, state by state.
http://www.ilresources.com/articles/ISP.htm - Individual Service Plan background.
http://www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp - 86 page brochure entitled "A Guide for Transition to Adulthood" from the Organization for Autism Research
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/987.html - article "Transition to Life After High School"
http://www.cise.missouri.edu/publications/proltran.html - article "Parents Role in Transition to Adult Life"
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/IRCAarticles/fadultarticles .html - 5 articles from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (see list in separate post).
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/IOTPI_Samp le.pdf - excerpt from the book "Implementing Ongoing Transition Plans for the IEP". Includes useful flow charts and forms.
http://www.nichcy.org/stuguid.asp - award-winning set of guides from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Each set includes a student booklet, parent/teacher booklet, plus audio CD (script only unless you order printed booklets and an actual CD for here http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/order.htm). The first set is about involving the student in the IEP process, the second is about jobs, and the third is more general about making your own success.
http://www.ou.edu/zarrow/pilot/ - Free lessons for student directed transition planning
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/specialed/forms/tacklebox/docs/IforLI FE.pdf - Transition checklists for each grade from 9 to 13, and transition road maps for each grade from 7 to 12, from the South Dakota Department of Education.
http://www.ctserc.org/transition/A%20Special%20Educational%2 0Journey%20from%20Self%20Discovery%20to%20Advocacy.pdf " An Educational Journey from Self Discovery to Advocacy: A Handbook for Students" from Connecticut State Department of Education. Excellent curriculum, an instructional tool for developing self-advocacy skills and transition planning.
http://www.pluk.org/trans.html - Parents Guide, from Montana.
http://transitioncoalition.org/transition/file.php?path=file s/docs/Independent_Living_Postsecondary_Goal_Decision_Assist ance_Form11214245908.doc - checklist of independent living skills for IEP planning.
http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/newsletters/files/six/6-1 .pdf - Disability Solutions issue on transition. Includes a transition skills checklist on page 6.
Resources for college:
Resources for jobs:
www.nish.org - " NISH is a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securing federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program, formerly Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD), for its network of community-based, nonprofit agencies. More than 600 participating nonprofit organizations employ these individuals and provide quality goods and services to the federal Government at a fair market price." If you click on "For people with severe disabilities" on the top menu bar, you'll get a list of helpful links.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/mr.html - Info on possible accommodations.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnews/20090403/ts_usnews/how1autist icyoungmanrunsabusiness - story of a young nonverbal man with Down syndrome and autism, who has his own popcorn business.
http://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/pass.htm - Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is an SSI provision to help individuals with disabilities return to work.
http://www.autismathomeseries.com/931.html - Stephen Shore tells about his experiences in the workforce.
http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stor ies/DRC_Shackleford_0809.2b1a1ec2.html - article about an adult with autism getting a job as a sterilization technician, the kind of entry-level job that is complex but repetitive and which have a low retention rate for NT employees.
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/p/search/defaul t.htm - Project Search in Ohio.
http://www.specialcarecareer.org/Supported%20Employment%20Se rvices - Supported Employment Services in Texas.
http://jobcorps.dol.gov/faq.htm#what1 - FAQ for the Department of Labor's Job Corps program. According to tzoya, 6th grade academic level is required for eligiblity. It's clear from their website that special ed students are welcome.
http://www.btbetterworld.com/pg/developing_skills/free_resou rces/The_Interview_Tapes/home.ikml - online video activity for preparing for an interview (British).
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/stuguide/ta3.pdf - "Helping Students with Cognitive Disabilities Find and Keep a Job"
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/asdfourt h.pdf - Tips for coaching a student with an ASD to be successful in the workforce (p. 201).
http://www.autism.com/individuals/jobs.htm - "Choosing the right job" by Temple Grandin with lists of good jobs and bad jobs for visual learners
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/matthew-business-novak-21 04230-people-autism - trend in California, helping ASD adults establish a microenterprise, a small niche business that can be launched with minimal funding yet make a steady profit.
Misc.
http://hctransitions.ichp.ufl.edu/hct-promo/ - transition from pediatric to adult health care, increased responsibility for own health care.
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/The_SPD_Companion -SPD-adults.html - sensory tips for adults at home and at work
Resources for living arrangements:
http://www.alaskachd.org/toolkit/content/Checklists/index.ht ml - checklists for "a place of my own," choosing supported living, and other things related to self-determination.
http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/ - Housing and mortgages for people with disabilities
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08 /09/AR2008080900571.html - article on "sponsored placements" (basically foster care for adults). There are 37,000 approved homes in the US.
http://www.ilresources.com/articles/Grouphomecriteria.html - how to choose a group home.
http://autism.about.com/od/residentialoptions/Residential_Op tions_for_Adults_with_Autism.htm - link collection
Books:
http://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Life-Transitioning-Adulthood -Aspergers/dp/1932565337/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4/104-5219620-8195900 ?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189148625&sr=8-4 - Jed Baker's book "Preparing for Life" got 5 out of 5 stars from Amazon reviewers. I haven't read the book myself but am familiar with the author.
http://books.google.com/books?id=CTW5lXlyxREC&printsec=f rontcover&dq=Zosia+Zaks&hl=no&sig=ACfU3U3c0T26yw Bei0VVe_lbb3GpXfX28Q#PPA7,M1 -extensive excerpts from the book "Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults" by Zosia Zaks
Transition from pediatrician to adult medical care:
http://www.acpinternist.org/archives/2008/11/autism.htm - Tips for doctors.
http://www.nslij.com/body.cfm?id=4725&oTopID=4725&PL inkID=2849 - see also menu to the left.
Online videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA3o6KBSe6A - video of a student with autism at the Western Kentucky University residential program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLU0RMMlHE - "Transition to Independent Living" class, showing how to use the acronym PAST to plan an outing: Preference, Affordability, Safety, Transportation.
Any other good resources to add?
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Source: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/IRCAarticles/fadultarticles .html
Thanks for posting these! I am saving them to my favorites - my biggest worries are about his future!Here are some sample lessons from a book called "Conversation Skills: On the job and in the community" for developmentally disabled teens and adults.
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/CS_Sample. pdf
The sample lessons cover introducing yourself, saying hello, and chatting about movies.
More from Attainment Company:
Sample checklists from a book called "Stepping Out". They cover bus communication, taxi communication, and making an appointment.
http://attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/SO_Sample.pdf
Job analysis checklist and three sample letters related to vocational training for the developmentally disabled.
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/CBVT_Sampl e.pdf
More forms and info related to job task analysis from another book:
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/JCS_Sample .pdf
moderngnome tipped us about the College Living Experience (CLE):
No. The College Living Experience is a post-secondary support service program. We are a residential program that helps students while they attend one of several typical colleges or universities right across the street from our tutorial facility. We offer intensive academic, independent living skills, and social skills support to students while they study and live in a normalized college environment
Source: http://www.cleinc.net/about b9st8 -- Face blindness must be tough. That website looked very good and I'll be bookmarking it so I can pass it along to other people dealing with this challenge. I hope you can get a hold of that DVD you want. It might be a shot in the dark, but why don't you try contacting the assistive technology contact person for your state and see if they can find a way for you to borrow it: "Many states have non-profit foundations which support the lending of resources. These resources range from extensive libraries of sensory integration toys, augmentative communication devices, and games or puzzles designed for individuals with disabilities to simple software or low tech devices. [...] States without lending libraries still have people trained to help with information and referrals for adaptive technology needs." (Source: Sandbox Learning) Here's the link to the list of state contact people: http://www.sandbox-learning.com/default.asp?page=29 Good luck with everything! Here are some sample lessons from a book called "Conversation Skills: On the job and in the community" for developmentally disabled teens and adults. http://www.attainmentcompany.com/pdfs/bookSamples/CS_Sample. pdf The sample lessons cover introducing yourself, saying hello, and chatting about movies. [/QUOTE] I really like this notion. The sample lesson about greeting learning names etc. does not explain how I would know who the person is because I cannot look at faces without filters and with filters I still have not been able to learn any faces even mine or children's. All I have found is wikipedia's prosopagnosia links http://www.choisser.com/faceblind/ is the best one
Cambridge has a 'mind reading' DVD program/game that would help me bunches but is too expensive for Kaiser to have as a resource (for me too
Does anyone have any other links or books?? thanks for the resources I have already checked out
"A generation of students accustomed to receiving help for special learning needs is entering college. The percentage of students identified with learning disabilities who graduate from high school and go on to four-year colleges jumped from one in 100 in 1987 to about one in nine last year. And those who go on to any kind of post-secondary education went from a third to almost three-quarters by 2003. But some are finding that the transition isn't easy." Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10 /24/AR2008102403825_pf.html Moving to a group home. http://thinkingautismguide.blogspot.com/2010/09/moving-day.h tml Learning to drive: http://www.rethinkautismreader.com/2011/06/teaching-to-drive -safely.html I really should have a separate collection just for work-related links, but here's an article called "They're assets at work - and they're autistic". From Minnesota. http://www.twincities.com/ci_17418020?source=most_emailed&am p;nclick_check=1 I was unable to read everything, but I know Autism Speaks has a free download for transitioning. http://autismnewsandviews.blogspot.com/ A thrift shop in PA where a boy with autism gets work experience. New book: "Made for Good Purpose: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Help Their Adolescent with Asperger's, High Functioning Autism or a Learning Difference Become an Independent Adult." by Michael P. McManmon, EdD http://www.amazon.com/Made-Good-Purpose-Adolescent-Functioni ng/dp/1849058636 Good online booklets here: http://www.ocali.org/project/transition_to_adulthood_guideli nes This website has a fact sheet on disclosing one's condition at work, plus other work-related resources: http://www.asperger-employment.org/resources.htm I liked this article on some interesting programs for adults in Kansas: http://cjonline.com/life/2009-04-28/adults_with_autism_seek_ help_guidance Today I added a link to an article by Stephen Shore, about his experiences in the workforce: http://www.autismathomeseries.com/931.html
I abruptly left collage, I had an excellent GPA but simply could no longer deal with having roommates, I recomend all your kids if they go to collage someday get a room to them selfs, its soooo important. I did great in collage, and never finished, had i been able to live alone i would have.
When I left collage, I lived with the parents for another few mounths, I had no resource other then my parents. To make a long story short, it was time for me to leave the nest, the deal was, once I was finished with school and had employment, it was time to go. I did everything by myself after that, it took 1 day to find my buddy who needed a roommate, then a mounth later moved into my own place, the parents helped a bit still, but I did everything else, with no other resource. It may be nessissary for some, others may not need them like me. Especally if the parents can assist in the transition, and may need to kinda almost give their grown kid a push out the door, or to a job ect.
I needed my parents help, without them I never woulda done what I could do now. Today, 3 years later after moving out, I am 100% independent, and only ask for help on occasion with renovation projects from my dad (painting, installing new shower, and roof work)
Indeed, parents r the best resource for independent living.[QUOTE=NorwayMom]
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/transi tion.php
http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/resources_online/reso urce_online_results.html?words=home+life+skills&start=0
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/transiti /transition.pdf
Here's an article on the workplace, "Autism seen as asset, not liability, in some jobs. A new movement helps hone unique traits of disorder into valuable skills."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34047713/ns/health-mental_health /
I just found out that TEACCH has a tool called T-TAP - TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile. Looks like it's probably for professional use only, but sometimes it helps knowing what you can ask for.
http://www.teacch.com/TTAPInfoPage.html
A tip from Teri Mauro's blog at www.specialchildren.about.com:
"Shepherds College is a post secondary educational
institution designed to help people with developmental disabilities
make the transition from school to work and from home to independent
living."
FAQ here:
http://www.shepherdsministries.org/?page=FAQs
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