Why Do You Need A Transition Portfolio? A Resource Guide For Parents And Caregivers Of Students And Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Do you have a teen or young adult with a developmental disability who has moderate to severe communication issues but could benefit from job training or transition programs? Don't let them graduate to the couch! Collect organize and summarize the information that will be needed to get into job training schools and special programs when the student leaves the school system at age 22. This guide highlights dozens of useful online resources many of them free to help parents and others plan for meaningful community participation after high school. This book also suggests ways to develop positive life experiences and discusses proactive strategies to improve the systems that serve young adults with special needs.