[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":3,"doc-seo-586726-105":59,"doc-detail-586726-en":129},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,13,18,23,28,33,38,43,48,51,55],{"id":8,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":10,"show_sort_weight":11,"slug":12},1,"Document","Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":14,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":15,"show_sort_weight":16,"slug":17},2,"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":19,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":20,"show_sort_weight":21,"slug":22},4,"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":24,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":25,"show_sort_weight":26,"slug":27},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":29,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":30,"show_sort_weight":31,"slug":32},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":34,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":35,"show_sort_weight":36,"slug":37},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":39,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":40,"show_sort_weight":41,"slug":42},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":44,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":45,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":47},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":46,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":49,"show_sort_weight":46,"slug":50},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":52,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":53,"show_sort_weight":52,"slug":54},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":56,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":9,"category_name":57,"show_sort_weight":24,"slug":58},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":60,"data":61},"ok",{"site_id":62,"language":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"keywords":66,"description":67,"schema_data":68,"social_meta":122,"head_meta":124,"extra_data":126,"updated_unix":128},105,"en","life-journey-through-autism-a-guide-for-transition-to-adulthood","Life Journey Through Autism - A Guide for Transition to Adulthood","","Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood provides accurate, authoritative information for families navigating the shift from school to adult life for individuals with autism. The guide addresses laws and policies, transition planning, postsecondary education, vocation and employment, and essential life skills including living arrangements and health and safety goals. It emphasizes comprehensive, long-range preparation, supports caregivers and educators, and keeps the person’s goals and objectives centered throughout the process.",{"@graph":69,"@context":121},[70,84,104],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":35,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/healthcare/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/life-journey-through-autism-a-guide-for-transition-to-adulthood/586726/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":98,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":99,"interactionStatistic":100},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/life-journey-through-autism-a-guide-for-transition-to-adulthood/586726.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"Angel","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-15",true,{"@type":101,"interactionType":102,"userInteractionCount":8},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":103},"ViewAction",{"@type":105,"mainEntity":106},"FAQPage",[107,113,117],{"name":108,"@type":109,"acceptedAnswer":110},"What topics does the guide cover for transitioning to adulthood?","Question",{"text":111,"@type":112},"It covers laws and policies, transition planning, postsecondary education, vocation and employment, and life skills such as living arrangements plus health and safety goals.","Answer",{"name":114,"@type":109,"acceptedAnswer":115},"Why is long-range preparation important in the transition process?",{"text":116,"@type":112},"The guide explains that transition work should be comprehensive and continuous, extending beyond graduation so progress does not stop when school ends.",{"name":118,"@type":109,"acceptedAnswer":119},"How should parents, educators, and supporters involve the young adult?",{"text":120,"@type":112},"The guide encourages the transitioning young adult to drive the process and to work through the guide with others, while supporters stay mindful of the person’s goals and dreams when interpreting areas needing help.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":123,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":125,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":127,"site_id":62},586726,1792107658,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":130},{"doc_id":127,"user_id":131,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":132,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":133,"file_id":134,"file_url":135,"file_type":136,"file_size":137,"view_count":8,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":138,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":144},687207412472,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","Life Journey Through Autism:  \nA Guide for Transition to Adulthood  \nORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH  \nLife Journey Through Autism:  \nA Guide for Transition to Adulthood  \nby  \nOrganization for Autism Research  \n2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 401  \nArlington, VA 22201  \n(866) 366-9710 (toll-free)  \n[www.researchautism.org](www.researchautism.org)  \nThis revised publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information concerning the subject matter covered. It is published with the understanding that the Organization for Autism Research, Inc. is not engaged in the rendering of legal, medical, or other professional services. If legal, medical, or other expert advice or assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.  \nOriginally published October 2006.  \nCopyright © 2021 Organization for Autism Research, Inc. All rights reserved.  \nNo part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior written consent of the Organization for Autism Research, Inc., unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal copyright law. Address all inquiries to the Organization for Autism Research, Inc. , 2111 Wilson Blvd. , Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22201.  \n[www.researchautism.org](www.researchautism.org)  \nv  \nORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH  \nResearch and resources that help families today!  \nDear Readers, September 2021  \nTwenty-four years ago, I began my journey in the autism world when my son received his autism diagnosis. I became educated and trained. I learned to navigate and advocate. During my son’s early intervention, elementary education, and secondary education years, I saw an exponential increase in autism awareness and services. I experienced tremendous successes and milestones with my son in school and at home. And just when I thought I could breathe, along came adulthood on the horizon. Once again, a path for my son had to be forged and, like fifteen years before, navigating the path was daunting. If you are experiencing just that, thinking no one understands what you are facing, and not sure where to begin – you can breathe, because OAR gets it.  \nLife Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood is a resource that takes you through the adult transition journey. The guide provides information on laws and policies, transition planning, postsecondary education, vocation and employment, and life skills, including living arrangements, and health and safety goals. It does so methodically and comprehensively. To enhance the transition to adulthood, education and planning are key components, and in developing this guide, OAR recognizes the importance of these factors.  \nOAR remains committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism by providing competent information and useful resources. OAR also remains committed to being one step ahead in the autism education world – in fact, OAR’s foray into the adult transition journey is not of recent vintage for this guide is an update of its original publication in 2006.  \nTransitioning into adulthood is one of the most significant steps in the life of an individual with autism. This guide will help you to navigate and embrace that journey. In my view, this adult transition guide is one of OAR’s most useful and impactful resources.  \nSincerely,  \nLori Lapin Jones  \nLori Lapin Jones PLLC Vice Chairwoman, Board of Directors  \nvi  \nDear Readers, September 2021  \nIn an ideal world, a student’s first day after graduating from highschool would not look much different from their last day of school. That is, the transition planning and other preparation would have been so well developed that the student’s progress did not come toa sudden stop when school ended but simply continued uninterrupted.  \nTransitioning from one phase of life to the next should be seamless. Bu","cbCaiioJyAH5u5Xe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiioJyAH5u5Xe","pdf",3827695,124,"English","# Introduction\n## Adult Transition Planning\n## Educational Preparation and Community Supports\n## Keeping Goals at the Center","[{\"question\":\"What topics does the guide cover for transitioning to adulthood?\",\"answer\":\"It covers laws and policies, transition planning, postsecondary education, vocation and employment, and life skills such as living arrangements plus health and safety goals.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is long-range preparation important in the transition process?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains that transition work should be comprehensive and continuous, extending beyond graduation so progress does not stop when school ends.\"},{\"question\":\"How should parents, educators, and supporters involve the young adult?\",\"answer\":\"The guide encourages the transitioning young adult to drive the process and to work through the guide with others, while supporters stay mindful of the person’s goals and dreams when interpreting areas needing help.\"}]","Life Journey Through Autism - A Guide for Transition to Adulthood | PDF",1792059100,312]