Transition Opportunities for Post-Secondary Success (TOPS): A Pilot Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Article

Publication Date

3-2020

Abstract

As a result of the apparent need for transition services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fairfield University and a community partner, The Kennedy Center, have partnered to create a transition preparedness program: Transition Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (TOPS), in order to explore a new transition paradigm for young adults ages 18–21 of the greater Bridgeport, Connecticut area with ASD. The University-Community partnership aims to address a multitude of social challenges and independent living skills for young adults with ASD, provide increased self-sufficiency and self-advocacy, as well as, offer valuable experiences for graduate and undergraduate students who are planning a career in special education. This article provides an overview of the partnership, program, and preliminary research collected during the TOPS program pilot year. Future directions are discussed.

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© 2020 The Author(s).

Text is freely available online.

Publication Title

Collaborations: A Journal of Community-based Research and Practice

Published Citation

Martin, A. M., & Shamash, E. R. (2020). Transition Opportunities for Post-Secondary Success (TOPS): A Pilot Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Collaborations: A Journal of Community-based Research and Practice, 3(1), 4. DOI: http://doi.org/10.33596/coll.30

DOI

10.33596/coll.30

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