Strategies for Navigating College for Students with Autism

• By: Denise Gackenheimer Verzella, Esq., MA Manes & Weinberg, LLC, Special Needs Lawyers
• July 5th, 2023
• accessibility, accommodations, college, disability services, disclosure, family support, IDEA, self-advocacy, students, Summer 2023 Issue, transition programs
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College is a transformative period in a young adult's life, offering a platform for growth, self-discovery, and academic achievement. However, for students on the autism spectrum, navigating the challenges of college life can be particularly overwhelming. College students with autism spectrum...

Set Up for Success: Vista Life Innovations’ Three-Step Employment Model

• By: Becky Lipnick Vista Life Innovations
• June 25th, 2021
• careers, employment, employment assessment, independence, mock interviews, success, Summer 2021 Issue, transition programs, vocational training
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Employment can be a source of anxiety for both individuals with disabilities and their families. The rate of unemployment or underemployment for those with autism in the U.S. is particularly high compared to those with other disabilities or the general population (Ohl et al., 2017). Despite the...

Making the Most of the 18-21 Period – Advantages of a Dedicated Transition Center

• By: Jacque Murray, MA, Med Vanguard Transition Center
• April 1st, 2012
• career development, life skills, planning, post-secondary education, self-advocacy, social skills, transition programs, transition to adulthood
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Early adulthood is a critical period for young adults with ASD and their families. Although students have been preparing for transition for many years, the process takes on new urgency as adulthood is imminent. Families know that much is at stake in shaping the course of students’ futures. The...