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Equipping Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders for Adulthood: Promoting Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
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Test, David W.; Smith, Leann E.; Carter, Erik W. – Remedial and Special Education, 2014
Equipping students with ASD for a good life after high school is the overarching goal of secondary special education services and supports. In this paper, we review important elements of effective transition education for adolescents with ASD. First, we review recent findings related to the post-school employment, education, and independent living…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescent Development, Transitional Programs
Equipping Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders for Adulthood: Promoting Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
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Test, David W.; Smith, Leanne E.; Carter, Erik W. – Grantee Submission, 2014
Equipping students with ASD for a good life after high school is the overarching goal of secondary special education services and supports. In this paper, we review important elements of effective transition education for adolescents with ASD. First,we review recent findings related to the post-school employment, education, and independent living…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Adolescent Development, Transitional Programs
Fostering Self-Determination through Building Productive Relationships in the Classroom
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Field, Sharon L.; Hoffman, Abigail S. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2012
Self-determination is essential to promoting successful transitions for students with and without disabilities. Numerous studies have found that positive relationships are central to the ability to be self-determined, thus making relationship building a key area to address to promote successful transitions. This article provides information on…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Transitional Programs
A Review of Co-Morbid Disorders of Asperger's Disorder and the Transition to Adulthood
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Robinson, Stephanie; Curwen, Tracey; Ryan, Thomas G. – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
This review includes empirical peer-reviewed articles which support the examination of Asperger's Disorder and co-morbid disorders, as well as an analysis of how adolescents with Asperger's Disorder transition to adulthood. Although the focus was on Asperger's Disorder, some studies include Autism Spectrum Disorder samples. It was found that…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Independent Living, Anxiety Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Student with Asperger's Overcomes Obstacles: Devon's Journey to Independence
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Williams, Sarah Blackwelder – Exceptional Parent, 2010
Devon is a bright, engaging 22-year-old with a proud sense of accomplishment. He believes that while people encounter obstacles during their lives, these obstacles can be overcome with motivation and perseverance. Devon says people simply need to identify what they value, set goals and move beyond the obstacles. Devon has been faced with multiple…
Descriptors: Cues, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Learning Disabilities
Impact. Volume 19, Number 2, Spring-Summer 2006
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Gaylord, Vicki, Ed. – Institute on Community Integration (NJ1), 2006
The passage from childhood to adulthood is a passage for families as well as individuals. As young people with disabilities move from their teen to adult years, they and their families experience many growing pains in common with all families at that stage of life. In addition, there are often milestones, questions, concerns, needs, and challenges…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Employment Level, Job Skills, Mental Retardation