Supporting Children with Autism Through the Early Childhood to School-Age Special Education Transition

• By: Ashlee M. Brown, PhD, BCBA, LBS West Chester University Regina Rausch, MA Ed RAISE Consulting, LLC
• January 5th, 2026
• communication supports, early childhood special education, family advocacy, individualized transition plans, preschool to kindergarten transition, school-age special education, sensory challenges, Winter 2026 Issue, young children
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The transition from Preschool to Kindergarten is a significant milestone in any child’s life. For children with disabilities, however, particularly children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be particularly complex (Marsh et al., 2017). It is a season filled with mixed emotions:...