TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS)

Family Engagement

Overview

Resources to support family engagement within transition planning for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Articles

• Help Your Student Transition to College
• Skills for Independent Living: Parents Help Build Social Skills

Books

• Included with the End in Mind:  Integrating Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities
• Parents and Families of Students with Special Needs:  Collaborating Across the Age Span

Resources

• Autism Society:  State and Local Resources
• Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit
• Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition Planning
  • Transition planning is always the key to effective transitions; this guide explores information specific to individuals using assistive technology. Free & downloadable.
• A Guide to Preparing Your Child with a Disability for Life Beyond High School
• Life Course Tools
  • Free, downloadable tools that support the rights of families and individuals accessing rights to live, love, work, play and pursue their life aspirations in their community. 
• Parent and Family Involvement Annotated Bibliography
• Transition Survey

Websites

• Families Together
• National Parent Center on Transition and Employment 
  • Pacer Center flier