Transition is the lifelong process of individual evolution, growth and development. Transition is a part of our lives from birth through adult life. DOTS focuses on the transition from high school to successful adult living.

It is never too early to start preparing for the transition to adult life. Families can provide their children with choices to practice decision making. Additionally, promote their child independence by gradually having them take over parts of or entire chores around the house.

Transition Activities by Grade Level

Additional Parent Resources

PARENT TRANSITION GUIDE
Parent guide with LESSONS to complete at home with child to support sucessful transition.

SPANISH PARENT TRANSITION GUIDE
Guía para padres con LECCIONES para completar en casa con el niño para apoyar una transición exitosa.

KOREAN PARENT TRANSITION GUIDE
성공적인 학습을 지원하기 위해 자녀와 함께 집에서 수업을 진행하는 학부모 가이드

"Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning into Adulthood" - Roadmap Handbook
A plain language handbook created to help young people with autism understand and plan for their transition to adult life.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability

• Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families. Info Brief, May 2011: Issue 28. 
• Taking Charge of Your Money: An Introduction to Financial Capability
• Developing Financial Capability Among Youth: How Families Can Help 

Websites for Alternate Curriculum Programs

Career Transition Center 
CTC Tier Level Assessment
Community Based Instruction
Center for Advanced Transition Skills 
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