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The University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism Grand Opening Ceremonies! June 9-10, 2011. Successful Transition to Adulthood. From Relevant Interventions to Meaningful Outcomes. The Process of Transition is. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism
Grand Opening Ceremonies!June 9-10, 2011
Successful Transition to Adulthood
From Relevant Interventions to Meaningful Outcomes
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• Meant to be a bridge to guide students successfully from the safety and guidance of the school system to the uncertainty and independence of adulthood.
• Often seen as a systemic requirement that must be satisfied whether or not appropriate resources are available.
• Not well defined or researched sufficiently in order to produce outcomes that are valid or relevant to all stakeholders in the process.
• Not begun anywhere near early enough in the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The Process of Transition is..
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According to theAutism Society of America…
Today there are 1.5 million people with
Autism
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In the next decade there will be approximately
4million!
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Lifetime Costs to Society
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The Impact of HealthcareIssues on Families
• Less access to many important aspects of healthcare but more reported problems.
• Disparities in access by race, education and geographical location.
• More than half of parents of children with ASD reduce or stop working to care for their children.
• Families without a medical home scored higher on every risk indicator in this study.
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• A number of studies have documented a wide range of findings for those living at home or living independently . As much as 80% of students with ASD were found to be living at home and the majority of those living independently still require financial support.
Living Arrangements
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• IQ only slightly improves chances of successful employment.
• Adults with ASD– experience unemployment or underemployment,– switch jobs more frequently– make less than counterparts and;– much less likely to be employed than typically
developing.
• Some attend college instead of work but very few receive degrees.
Work
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• Leisure pursuits are rarely community-based for adolescents with ASD.
• Almost half of students with ASD report having no friends.
• Adolescents with ASD report WANTING friendships and intimate relationships but may not have the skills to cultivate or maintain them.
Community
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The advent of the adult advocacy community
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Integrated Self-Advocacy CurriculumThe University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism
employs 1 of 3 certified ISA Trainers in the country!
For more information contact Valerie Paradiz at [email protected]
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Integrated Self-Advocacy Curriculum
• Pro-active rather than Re-active• Teaches Autonomy rather than Dependence• Implemented in a group and/or one-to-one• Meaningful and Relevant interventions• Person Centered• Evidence-based
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Self Advocacy
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Accurate assessment
of the circumstances
FunctionalSelf-Regulation/
Monitoring Skills + =The ability to
select and implement a reasonable
solution that will meet our needs and allow us to
successfully
Self-Advocate
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Three steps to Self-Advocacy
1. Scan for possible challenges in his/her social and sensory environments.
2. Develop a plan to explain accommodations or needs to resolve the challenge.
3. Implement individualized self-advocacy plan.
(Paradiz, 2009)
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Additional Competencies
– Entitlements and Civil Rights– Understanding of IEP– Self-disclosure• Partial• Full
– Self-awareness of strengths – Self-awareness of discomforts and tendencies
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Self-Advocacy Portfolio
– My Advocacy Scripts
– My Advocacy Action Plans
– My Individualized Education Program (IEP)
– Notes for My Transition Plan or My Individual Service Plan (ISP)
– My Favorite Advocacy Resources, Support People, and Mentors
– My Articles, Commentaries, and Reflections on Topics in Self-Advocacy
Individualized tools and strategies for becoming more independent and effective in day-to-day interactions with environments and people
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For More Information:
The University of ToledoCenter for Excellence in Autism
3000 Arlington Avenue, MS 1161Toledo Ohio 43614
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