Arizona Autism Charter Schools connects families with employers, colleges and social programs at 'transition fair' to ease the shift from high school to adult life.

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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN THREE WEEKS UNTIL STUDENTS IN MOST OF OUR LOCAL COUNTIES EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY. AND OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE AND ...

The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds that these plans often ...

An increasing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are enrolling in colleges. Students who are on the spectrum may face challenges when transitioning from high school into college; ...

Outcomes for transition age youth on the autism spectrum are poor across multiple domains including work, postsecondary education access, social inclusion, health and mental health. About 50,000 to 60 ...

10-year-old Benjamin Petersen is quick with a laugh and loves cars. In fact, his dad says, he'll ask nearly everyone he meets what type of car they drive - and remember it if they meet again. But, as ...

A "transition" occurs when a child has to move from one task or situation to another. Children are required to make multiple transitions during the day. Daily transitions include getting ready in the ...

A "transition" occurs when a child has to move from one task or situation to another. Children are required to make multiple transitions during the day. Daily transitions include getting ready in the ...