Transition to Adulthood

What will adult life look like for you or your autistic loved one? 

Whether it's postsecondary education, employment and/or community activities, we have the resources to help you make decisions and guide you in the journey. 

It is important to start early.

Preparation for the transition process happens in school. Students with autism and an IEP have the right to receive comprehensive transition services. Under IDEA, school districts are responsible for providing the supports they need to meet their goals for after high school to the best of their abilities.

Each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) process must include a Transition Plan by age 16. Ideally, this process should begin as early as 12 or 14 years old. 

The funding and the services available through IDEA are not available once the student has received a high school diploma or aged out of the school system (depending on the student’s needs, ages 18 – 21). So it is crucial that these services are set up while the student is in the school system.