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The reality of finding a job with autism

Smiling is something 30-year-old Sarah Still constantly has to remind herself to do, especially when she is going into a job interview. Still h...

It’s All in the Translation–Translating Student Skills into Potential Job Tasks

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM MDT As we are gathering information about a student’s interests, strengths and skills, how do we tr...

Transitions Connections for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in Montana

Click here for a list of Montana Vocational Rehabilition Counselors assigned to each high school in Montana. This is a good place to start if you hav...

10 Steps to Help your Teen with Autism Navigate Dating

What advice can you give parents on how we should talk about dating and intimacy with our teens who have autism? [image]Guest post by psychol...

Autism Journal Podcast on Adult Outcomes

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice invites Autism Speaks families, researchers and supporters to hear its latest podcast: ...

Teen talks about life with autism

[bilde.jpeg] Jordan Monroe did something Wednesday evening he never would have even done a few years ago. The 17-year-old junior at Paris Gibso...

Webinar - Negotiating Access to Assistive Technology after High School: Planning Strategies & Civil Rights

Schedule : Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 Mountain Time Zone: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Description : Negotiating Access to Assistive Technology after High ...

Building Assets, Promoting Choice and Community Participation

National Disability Institute (NDI) expert Michael Roush will train local teams on NDIs exclusive curriculum with customized information for...

The Story of Luke

[Screen Shot 2013-03-18 at 9.05.48 AM.png] Watch the trailer and see more here.

Upcoming Transition Webinars

The Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects is pleased to announce eight webinars scheduled for 2013. Inte...

Webinar - Assisting individuals with ASD to live and work independently

Presenters: Brooke Stephens and Leigh Belcher Save the Date: April 11, 2013 Time: 2:00 p.m. CDT Registration link: (free of charge) http:...

Webinar - Achieving Meaningful Employment for Youth with ASD: High School Transition the Project SEARCH Way

Presenters: Erin Riehle and Ilene Laine Save the Date: March 19, 2013 Time: 2:00 p.m. CDT Registration Link: (free of charge) http://...

Archved Webinar: Transitioning With Technology-Using Handheld Technology When Moving from School to Work and Community

Students should have ready and easy access to their resumes, career portfolios, videos of work experience, task sequencing and scheduling methods, co...

Resources

Welcome to the Resources section of the VCU-ACE website! The world of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is constantly evolving and autism is an...

Real Life Fair: Transitioning Youth with Disabilities to the Real World - Butte - Apr. 18, 2013

What: The 3rd Annual Real Life Fair in Butte is a place where parents of individuals with disabilities can connect with product and service...

MTV's True Life show has an episode following a young man with autism as he graduates from high school.

Watch the episode here.

Transitioning with Technology; Handheld Technology Moving From School to Work and Community

Mon, Mar 11, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT Learn what Apple handheld devices and apps are being utilized to assist students as they successfully...

FAQ from Autism Source: Puberty and Adolescence

Transitions are often difficult for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Adapting to a new phase in life, such as puberty, can be c...

CEC Presentation - How To Prepare Students With Aspergers For Successful Post-School Employment As Documented In An Awesome IEP

You can download the PowerPoint below. [Download file "CEC 2013 Preparing Students with Asperger's for Post-school Employment Jan 25.pptx"]

6 Lessons Learned Transitioning to High School

[115599-113554.jpg] I’ve talked to my son extensively about high school…what things work, what things don’t. My son is very knowledgeable about what...