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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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Speech Language Services
This website from PaTTAN, provides an overview of Speech Language Services available to students as well as resources for speech language pathologists, families, IEP teams, and administrators.
Read moreStudents with Autism: Online Resources & Support
This website, part of the Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) website, provides information and resources on education. This guide was developed by an individual with autism.
Read moreTeachers’ Desk Reference: Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Meeting
Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations. This resource is available on the website of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN).
Read moreTeaching Students with Autism: Guide for Educators
This resource, developed by the National Education Association (NEA), provides a brief summary of how K-12 educators might think differently about students with autism, capitalize on their strengths, provide supports to address their challenges, and facilitate positive social relationships among students with and without autism.
Read moreTemple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion: Education
These resources focus on the effectiveness of 'supported education' programming, as well as guidebooks and trainers' guides for individuals with mental illnesses who want to return to school to continue or complete their education.
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Test Anxiety
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals identify test anxiety symptoms and helps them offset those symptoms.
Read moreThe 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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