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My child is about to transition into adulthood; what should we consider at this time and who can support us?

There are many considerations during an individual with ASD’s transition into adulthood. Some of the areas include: Education At age 18, the individual with ASD will have the option of continuing until age 22 in receiving school transition services. This determination will be make during the IEP Transition Meeting. For […]

I am Special Education teacher with student who has autism. How can I learn more about autism or how to best support the student?

The Autism Programs at UNM/CDD offers autism specific school related services including trainings, consultation and conferences including the Summer Institute and the Preschool Institute for school personnel. For more information about School based services, call (505) 272-1852 or (800) 270-1861. The Autism Programs at the CDD offers a variety of […]

Education Information for Adults with ASD

Education about Transition Transition Age – News, Blog, Resources, Tool kits Parents Reaching Out forward at 14 Autism Speak Transition Packet 11 Considerations for autism at IEP IEP Checklist ASD Considerations Definitions How to participate in your own IEP According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) reauthorized in […]