The transition out of school-based services for students with autism can be difficult. There is no"one size fits all" plan for the path to adulthood.
The most important factor in creating a plan is to focus on the individual. His or her strengths, needs, challenges and preferences will be vital to a successful transition process. The CSA helps parents and professionals assess the current skill levels and abilities of students with autism beginning at age 12. The results will help you develop a unique and comprehensive plan. Eight areas of functional life skills are assessed, including home living skills.All parents worry about their children’s future, but for the 19% of people with disabilities, that parental concern is even greater - especially when it comes to financial planning and the transition to adulthood.
The morning was dedicated to special needs financial planning and was funded through a partnership with theas part of a regional series of workshops dedicated to “Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being” through education and resources. See the session below about housing and residential support options, delivered by Angela Lello, Senior Director of Public Policy for Autism Speaks: