The true measure of success for a child with autism is how he will do as an adult. All students need to be prepared for life after school. Below are a few resources to help with adult transition:
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- Information from the California Department of Education
- Transition to Adult Living - An Information and Resource Guide is a comprehension guide with IEP goals, examples, interest inventory and a listing of resources. Download Transition to Adult Living - An Information and Resource Guide (2.08 MB)
- In addition, the CalStat website contains Transition Modules that go along with the Transition to Adult Living manual. More info
Transition Toolkits - by Autism Speaks
Info for Young Adults and Parents- The PACER Center provides information, resources, and technical assistance to parents of young adults, 14 through 21, with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. More info
- Also, see a guide for parents, Transition Parent Briefs developed by PACER in collaboration with other national technical assistance centers. More info
- Exceptional Family Resource Center, San Diego has a variety of transition resources available for families. More info
- Time for Work. Employment and Training Opportunities for People with Disabilities in San Diego. More info.
- The PACER Center provides information, resources, and technical assistance to parents of young adults, 14 through 21, with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. More info
College Guides and Resources
- Going to College
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College Loans - Guide For Students With Disabilities: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/spotlight/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/
- San Diego Miramar College Catching the Wave: A Guide to Transition from High School to College.
- City College Disability Support Program (DSPS)
- 1313 Park Blvd., #L-206, San Diego, CA, 92101
- (619)388-3513
- Disability Resource Center at Point Loma Nazerene University
- 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
- (619)849-2486
- Interwork Institute- San Diego State University
- 6367 Alvarado Court, Suite 35, San Diego, CA, 92120
- (619)594-6406
- GotTransition
- (202)223-1500
- Miramar College Disability Support Services
- 10440 Black Mountain road #C304, San Diego, CA, 92126
- (619)388-7312
- Palomar Community College District Disability Resource Center
- 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069
- (760)744-1150 x2375
- San Diego Mesa College Disability Support Programs
- 7250 Mesa College Drive, #14-405, San Diego, CA, 92111
- (619)388-2780
- Partnerships with Industry
- 7540 Metroppolitan Drive #105, San Diego, CA, 92108
- (619)681-1999
- San Diego Peers, Adult Social Skills Training
- Robyn Coughlin, LCSW
- (619)592-8871
- On-line Individual Interest Inventories