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Shamash, Emily R.; Martin, Alyson M. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
The need for highly qualified teachers who have experience and training with students with ASD continues to grow. In order to meet the need for high quality supervised field experiences for teacher candidates as well as opportunities for students with ASD to gain exposure to post-secondary activities on a University campus, the Transition…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, College School Cooperation, Special Education Teachers
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Rast, Jessica E.; Roux, Anne M.; Shattuck, Paul T. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Transition-age youth with autism (TAY-ASD) experience poor employment outcomes and gaps in services that could assist them in securing jobs. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is a source of public assistance for people with disabilities seeking employment and TAY-ASD are a growing segment of VR service users. Postsecondary education (PSE) is…
Descriptors: Vocational Rehabilitation, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Employment Opportunities
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Test, David W.; Carter, Erik; Coyle, Jennifer; Seaman-Tullis, Rachel; Rusher, Dana; Odom, Samuel L. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Given the continuing poor post-school outcomes for students with ASD, combined with the limited number of current interventions to address the problem, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services'(OSERS) charged the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) with identifying and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Secondary School Students, Transitional Programs
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McMahon, Don; Hirschfelder, Katie; Poppen, Marcus; Whittenburg, Holly; Bruno, Lauren – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2021
Washington State University, Responsibility Opportunity Advocacy and Respect (WSU ROAR) is an inclusive 2-year residential postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. WSU ROAR is a recognized comprehensive transition program located in rural eastern Washington. Within the program, there are four…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Postsecondary Education, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
Kemp, Lisa M. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Throughout the United States, many school districts offer transition program services for students with disabilities. Some of the transition services include students who are learning social, academic, and vocational skills to live independently. Some students who are enrolled in transition programs may have High Functioning Autism Spectrum…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teacher Attitudes
Dean, Collin D. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be difficult to manage for any individual. In addition to typical adjustments, additional challenges for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have included living at home for longer, isolating themselves socially, and struggling to find the motivation to seek employment and/or education.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adjustment (to Environment), Postsecondary Education
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Francis, Grace L.; Reed, Alexandra S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Transitioning out of school is often challenging, especially for young adults with disabilities. Fortunately, parent involvement can enhance the transition process and student outcomes following graduation. However, there is limited information regarding how and why parents provide support to their young adults in high school and college, thus…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Parent Child Relationship, Aging (Individuals), Graduates
Bolourian, Yasamin; Stavropoulos, Katherine K. M.; Blacher, Jan – Grantee Submission, 2019
This chapter reviews educational strategies and legal policies impacting effective schooling for children, youth, and young adults. Emphasis is on the classroom manifestation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and how general education teachers can effectively facilitate learning. Within early school years, the importance of positive…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Educational Strategies
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Ruble, Lisa; McGrew, John H.; Wong, Venus; Adams, Medina; Yu, Yue – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The school, student and family factors underlying poor postsecondary outcomes of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not well understood. The potential impact of school [e.g., transition planning quality (TPQ)], family (e.g., parent activation), and student factors (e.g., adaptive functioning) and their interaction (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Postsecondary Education, Intelligence Quotient
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Eastman, Karen; Zahn, Gail; Ahnupkana, Wendy; Havumaki, Bryson – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2021
Graduating from high school and moving to the next phase of life can be difficult for any student but is particularly so for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social and communication difficulties, sensory concerns, and narrow interests can negatively affect these students' opportunity for postsecondary education and employment. Preparing…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Holzman, Patricia – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often require accommodations for the successful transition to postsecondary education. Offices of specialized/disability services at four-year postsecondary institutions and community colleges are responsible for providing accommodative services which include technology accommodations for students with…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Adjustment
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White, Susan W.; Elias, Rebecca; Capriola-Hall, Nicole N.; Smith, Isaac C.; Conner, Caitlin M.; Asselin, Susan B.; Howlin, Patricia; Getzel, Elizabeth E.; Mazefsky, Carla A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Empirically based, consumer-informed programming to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) transitioning to college is needed. Informed by theory and research, the Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students with ASD (STEPS) was developed to address this need. The first level (Step 1) supports high school students and the…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Randomized Controlled Trials
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Smith, Tammy Jorgensen; Berkman, Karen; Richmond, Susan; Fitzpatrick, Megan; Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Christina J. – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2019
Background/Purpose: Autism spectrum disorders encompass a group of neurodevelopmental disorders whose defining features include deficits in social communication across multiple contexts (American Psychological Association, 2011). The prevalence of autism has been increasing at an alarming rate stemming from changes in diagnostic criteria, genetic…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Transitional Programs
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Perryman, Twyla; Ricks, Lacey; Cash-Baskett, Labrita – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this tutorial is to provide speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with foundational information that will assist them in transition planning for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on a review of current literature. SLPs must be knowledgeable of transition planning in order to assist students with ASD and their…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Planning
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Wadlington, Charles; DeOrnellas, Kathy; Scott, Shannon R. – Exceptionality, 2017
This exploratory study analyzes the perceptions of Disability Support Services (DSS) personnel regarding the transition process and documentation requirements to receive services for students with invisible disabilities in postsecondary settings. Invisible disabilities include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders,…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Individualized Education Programs, Educational Legislation, Equal Education
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