Transition To Adulthood Resources
Autism Ontario works to support autistic youth and their families through the transition to adulthood.
People connect with Transition Services at Autism Ontario seeking answers to questions about planning and preparing for adulthood, moving to adult services and supports, funding, post-secondary education, options for life after high school (post secondary, jobs, community involvement, etc.), and more.
Below you will find links to resources, learning materials, and content by autistic youth, their families, and professionals that may be helpful on the journey to adulthood.
Transition to Adulthood Resources
Transition from Youth to Adult Pictograph
Basic information about the journey to adulthood.
Key Activities Checklist
A list of key things to check off your ‘to do’ list through the transition journey.
Journey to Adulthood Portfolio
A downloadable resource to help you create a system to have quick access to important documents.
How to use the “Journey to Adulthood” Downloadable Folders
Folder Cover - Accommodations Support
Folder Cover - Legal / Financial
Folder Cover - Professional Support Services
Journey to Adulthood Workshops
Autism Ontario offers two workshops for families navigating the journey from youth to adult. These include:
Journey to Adulthood Overview
Journey to Adulthood is a 90-minute virtual presentation that introduces key topics in the transition from youth to adult. It is open to parents and caregivers of youth ages 12–18 who are in the AccessOAP program. This workshop is typically offered quarterly.
Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop
Our Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop is a six-week virtual workshop discussing key topics in the transition from youth to adult. This workshop is typically hosted for:
- Parents and caregivers of youth ages 12–15 who are attending elementary or secondary education, and
- Parents and caregivers of youth ages 16–20 who are attending secondary education.
Topics may include funding, consent capacity and legal issues, post secondary options, building community connections, employment, and advocacy. This program is typically offered in fall, winter, and spring.
"Exceptional workshop with exceptional presenters...I will definitely be referring back to my slides over the next years. Jane is an engaging and resourceful presenter and I particularly loved Stacey’s perspective as a self-advocate, that is invaluable insight." (Participant Caregiver, J2A Workshop)
"For prospective parents please attend this workshop, it’s packed with lots of insightful and very helpful information The presenters are thoroughly knowledgeable, and the topics discussed are properly researched and presented." (Participant Caregiver, J2A workshop)
To be added to a waitlist for notification of the next “Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop” please see: WAITLIST
This year, Autism Ontario offered 36 weeks of Journey to Adulthood programs and 2 Journey to Adulthood overview sessions for 42 families.
Autism Career Connections
Finding meaningful work is important. At Autism Ontario, we believe that everyone has the right to dignified and respectful careers, in environments that foster growth and lifelong satisfaction. Autistic adults and youth deserve this dignity and respect. Autism Career Connections is an online workshop that helps both job seekers on the autism spectrum and employers create safe and healthy workplaces.
Using a modular approach, employers and HR professionals will learn how to design inclusive working environments, adopt unbiased hiring practices, and foster success within the autistic community. Job seekers can look forward to employment preparedness programs. You will learn about your strengths, how to write a resume, expand your interview skills, and discover where to find work.
Autism Career Connections is free, online, and on-demand.
Looking for More Information on Journey to Adulthood Supports?
Contact us at journey@autismontario.com or connect with us at 1-800-472-7789 ext. 230.
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