Transition and Autism

Transition describes the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Some people on the autism spectrum find transition difficult.  For example, they may find it difficult to move from one school to another or from college to employment.

Related Glossaries

• Transition

Related Publications

• Cheak-Zamora N. et al. (2013) Disparities in transition planning for youth with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatrics. 131(3), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Lawrence D. H., Alleckson D. A., Bjorklund P. (2010) Beyond the roadblocks: transitioning to adulthood with Asperger's disorder. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. 24(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Lee G. K., Carter E. W. (2012) Preparing transition-age students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders for meaningful work. Psychology in the Schools. 49(10), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Lequia J. et al. (2015) Improving transition behaviors in students with autism spectrum disorders: A comprehensive evaluation of interventions in educational settings. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. 17(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Nuske H. J. et al. Broken bridges—new school transitions for students with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review on difficulties and strategies for success. Autism. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Schalkwyk G. I. v., Volkmar F. R. (2017) Autism spectrum disorders: Challenges and opportunities for transition to adulthood. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Anderson K. A. et al. (2018) Transition of individuals with autism to adulthood: A review of qualitative studies. Pediatrics. 141(4), Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Taylor J. L., Seltzer M. M. (2011) Employment and post-secondary educational activities for young adults with autism spectrum disorders during the transition to adulthood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 42(5), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Test D. W., Smith L. E., Carter E. W. (2014) Equipping youth with autism spectrum disorders for adulthood: Promoting rigor, relevance, and relationships. Remedial and Special Education. 35(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Westbrook J. D. et al. (2015) Transition services for youth with autism: A systematic review. Research on Social Work Practice. 25(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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Updated

18 Jun 2018