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The high school and college years can pose a number of challenges to young people with autism. These resources are designed to help make education transitions as successful as possible.
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The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
This site provides information about the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) program. This program works to effectively resolve special education disputes while trying to reduce the use of expensive adversarial processes.
Read moreThe Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans
This helpful chart can help you maneuver through the similarities and differences between Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
Read moreThe National Autism Center’s National Standards Report
This report provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Read moreThe PA Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children
A parent knows their child better than anyone else and should be able to advocate for services they may need in school. This booklet provides information to parents about certain rules and regulations that are used in education that they may feel more comfortable participating in the educational decision-making process for their child.
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The PEAL Center
The PEAL Center helps families and individuals with disabilities and special health care needs using a variety of strategies. PEAL offers services in six areas: outreach, individual assistance, resources, trainings, leadership development, and partnerships.
Read moreThe Right to Special Education in Pennsylvania
Every student has the right to an education. This resource outlines legal rules for Special Education and early intervention for students with disabilities ages 3 to 21.
Read moreThe Transition Process from Early Intervention to School-Age Programs
This resource provides information on Preschool Early Intervention services, multi-disciplinary evaluations, and provider agencies for ongoing Preschool Early Intervention services.
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Think College
Developing Inclusive College-Based Transition Services for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism.
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Tips for Transition to High School
Beginning high school is a stressful time for any student, but it can be especially challenging for a student with autism and his/her parents or caregivers. Planning the transition process should begin several months before the student enters high school. Here are some tips that may help you manage the transition process.
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Tips for Transition to Middle School
Beginning middle school is a stressful time for any student, but it can be especially challenging for a student with autism and his/her parents or caregivers. Planning the transition process should begin several months before the student enters middle school. Here are some tips that may help you manage the transition process.
Read moreTransition Toolkit
A collection of transition toolkits across the life span, organized by time periods from infant through adulthood. This resource page was designed to allow you to find these toolkits in one place to help make the journey a little easier.
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Understanding Non-Binary
This resource includes information on non-binary individuals, pronouns, sex and gender, and ways to be supportive of all individuals.
Read moreVisual Schedule Series: First-Then Schedules
This resource from Autism Classroom provides strategies and resources around using first-then schedules with individuals who have autism.
Read moreWhat Parents and Caregivers Can Ask and Do to Help Children Thrive at School
This tool from the US Department of Education provides parents and caregivers with a set of questions to ask and important issues to consider when approaching their child’s teachers, principals, and counselors about his or her development.
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