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Can you help these 6 students make a smooth transition to college?


The transition from high school to college is a big change for anybody, and especially so for students with disabilities. Consider the circumstances of these six students and pick one of the steps below to help each of them make a successful transition. (Select each step only once—many of the steps could apply in more than one case, but just try to pick the one you think would work best with the individual student.) Good luck!

a. Juan has a behavioral disorder and has struggled to stay in school. Longer-term college programs are not likely to be a good match for him. What might be a good option to suggest?
b. Michaela has been used to having a special education professional take care of services for her in school. But in college, it will be up to her to arrange supports and services. How can you help her prepare?
c. Abby, who has AD/HD, has trouble keeping up with technologies in the classroom. How can you keep her from being overwhelmed by the instructional technologies she may encounter in college?
d. David wants to attend a college that is used to accommodating requests such as extra time for tests but is unfamiliar with needs particular to students with autism. What sorts of supports can you suggest he request?
e. Shannon hasn't had the same opportunities to attend college that students without intellectual disabilities have had. What legislation is now going to change all that?
f. Brett would benefit from a program that would help him develop both job skills and people skills. What model should you arrange that would enable him to develop both crucial sets of skills?
Check your answers and get additional information from the expert-authors of the resources that appear below!

Find answers to your transition questions...

Universal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and InstructionUniversal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction


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Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success: A Practical Guide to Transition PlanningPreparing Students with Disabilities for College Success: A Practical Guide to Transition Planning

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Think College! Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual DisabilitiesThink College! Post- secondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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...in these new and forthcoming guides

Autism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the ClassroomAutism and the Transition to Adulthood: Success Beyond the Classroom


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Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties: An Evidence-Supported HandbookTransition of Youth and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties...

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book coverThe Way to Work: How to Facilitate Work Experiences for Youth in Transition


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