Postsecondary Transition for College- or Career-Bound Autistic Students

This book examines issues related to the postsecondary transition of Autistic adolescents and young adults, focusing on intervention and consultation services to prepare them for postsecondary life. It addresses academic, social, self-regulation, and self-sufficiency skills, and the role of school psychologists in supporting Autistic students as they enter adulthood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into critical issues related to the postsecondary transition journey for Autistic adolescents and young adults, encompassing high school to college or competitive vocational settings. It provides in-depth insights into the essential intervention and consultation services required to equip students with the necessary skills for a successful transition into adulthood. The volume focuses on the development of academic, social, self-regulation, and self-sufficiency skills, which are crucial for a successful transition from high school to college and the workplace. It emphasizes the pivotal role of school psychologists in supporting Autistic students as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, making its content relevant across various disciplines.

Key topics covered in this book include:

Utilizing cognitive and neuropsychological assessment results to inform consultation about college entrance and vocational activities.

Evaluating and strengthening academic skills for older Autistic adolescents who plan to enter college or the workforce.

Helping Autistic students enhance their use of social, coping, and behavioral skills.

Strengthening Autistic students' self-management and self-sufficiency skills to independently perform required tasks in college and the workplace.

Selecting an appropriate college and accessing available supports that align with student needs.

Assisting Autistic students and their families in accessing available services and developing skills that enhance employment outcomes.

Postsecondary Transition for College- or Career-Bound Autistic Students serves as a vital resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, clinicians, and professionals in clinical child and school psychology, special education, social work, developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, and all related fields. By exploring these critical topics, the book contributes to a better understanding of the challenges faced by Autistic individuals during the transition process and offers valuable strategies for supporting their success.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030939496
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022