{"product_id":"9781557669582","title":"Autism \u0026 The Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutism diagnoses in young children increased dramatically in the 1990s—and now those children are young adults on the verge of a challenging transition to the real world. Every school and program will be ready to help with this groundbreaking practical guide, straight from the author of the acclaimed bestseller \u003ci\u003eLife Beyond the Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e and two community-based autism experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionals who work with young adults will get hard-to-find information on how specific social, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics of people with autism affect the transition to adulthood, exploring potential challenges and traits that can be powerful assets. Then they'll get a complete guide that walks them through every aspect of transition planning, including planning for employment and postsecondary education:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econducting \u003cb\u003eskillful assessment\u003c\/b\u003e to determine a young person's individual career goals, job-related strengths, and independent living skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing \u003cb\u003ewell-designed instructional supports, routines, and spaces\u003c\/b\u003e in inclusive classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing positive behavior support to help young adults with autism succeed in school and at work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproviding \u003cb\u003ecommunity-based instruction\u003c\/b\u003e at naturally occurring times, so it's easier for students to learn and generalize new skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshowing students and their families how to make the most of \u003cb\u003eSSA disability benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eassisting students with college preparation,\u003c\/b\u003e from choosing a college to managing academic and social demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eusing \u003cb\u003esupported and\/or customized employment strategies\u003c\/b\u003e to help young people establish satisfying careers that play to their strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelping young people develop \u003cb\u003ecritical life skills\u003c\/b\u003e they'll use across settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunlocking the benefits of \u003cb\u003ecommunity services and programs\u003c\/b\u003e, such as vocational rehabilitation programs and Centers for Independent Living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompelling stories throughout the book illustrate how successful transition planning improved the lives of three diverse teenagers, and the practical forms, checklists, and suggested resources and links help readers put the proven strategies into action. A must for every member of the transition team—including general and special educators, transition specialists, employment specialists, and counselors—this is the ultimate resource for supporting the goals, dreams, and future success of young adults with autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelp young people with autism develop critical life skills in key areas:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocial skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealth and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ework habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoney management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emobility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecreation and leisure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epersonal appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049159377136,"sku":"9781557669582","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781557669582_p0.jpg?v=1763755972","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781557669582","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}