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Life Transition Times

The transition department will address the needs of individuals who are facing life changes.  Major transitions can be changing schools or programs, leaving school for work and leaving home for alternate living environments.  Many needs arise during these times. 

 

 

From Less is More to More is Less: How Sensory Needs Can Change Over Time for Individuals with Autism
Anne Carpenter
From Less is More to More is Less:  How Sensory Needs Can Change Over Time for Individuals with Autism As a child, my autism was more acute and my nervous system was so immature in so many ways that I was in constant overdrive and hyperactive. This resulted in me becoming easily overstimulated in almost every situation every day. This made me feel so anxious and wound-up much of the time that I was afraid of sudden bombardments such as the fire alarm at school. It scared the living daylights out of me because of the sudden loud blast of the unfamiliar sound that came seemingly out of the blue. I screamed "What is it?" "What is it?" I screamed in panic as the horrible noise assaulted my ears and brain. . . . keep reading
College for autistics
College for autistics The California State University East Bay campus in the Hayward hills is the site of an unusual experiment in higher education for people with autism. Starting in the fall quarter, college-age autistics will be encouraged to attend and build an educational community; one that draws on the autistics' unusual academic strengths. The experiment will test the possibilities for autistics in a university setting, and more generally the possibilities for a range of students with disabilities. Twenty years ago in California and across the nation autism was largely invisible. Today, . . . keep reading
Getting Ready for School: Transition Tips for Students with Autism
Paula Kluth
Getting Ready for School: Transition Tips for Students with Autism For many learners with autism, transitions are the toughest part of schooling. Moving from classroom to classroom or teacher to teacher can be stressful enough, but moving from building to building is almost always a process filled with anxiety and trepidation. These strategies are designed to prepare the learner with autism for a new school or a new schooling experience (e.g., an inclusive classroom) and can be used days or months before . . . keep reading
First Year of College: Lessons from a Parent of a Child with Asperger Syndrome
Julie Coulter
First Year of College: Lessons from a Parent of a Child with Asperger Syndrome My husband and I began a new phase in life last fall as our son left home to attend college. After struggling with ADD and Asperger Syndrome through special education programs in a mainstream environment for 13 years, he had graduated from high school successfully. We are proud of his hard work and the steps he took to get to college. We are very grateful to all the teachers who helped our son prepare for college in high school. We are also very thankful for college programs for students with special needs. . . . keep reading
Answering The Door: Steps for Individuals who need to learn appropriate social behaviors - Visual Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Visual aid to help understand the steps involved in answering the door. Appropriate for individuals of many ages with autism, Asperger's Syndrome or other related learning challenges. . . . keep reading
Autism Transition Tool Kit
Autism Transition Tool Kit The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit is created to help families and their adolescents with autism more smoothly navigate the challenging transition into adulthood. . . . keep reading
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