Adult Transition Programs
Not all special needs children have to either live with their parents or spend their adult life living in a group home. Many teens that are diagnosed with a disability like autism or Asperger’s syndrome are not only capable of taking care of themselves, but can also be employable and live on their own. While an individual with diabilities is capable of living on his own as an adult, it does not mean he is ready to do so. Many individuals with disabilities need additional education before they are truly ready to be independent. This is where an adult transition program comes into play.
The purpose of an adult transition program is simple: to provide students with the skills they need in order to live on their own. The great thing about programs that are designed for students with learning disabilities is that the staff has been trained to handle the unique challenges that each student faces. They know how to present information so that each student is really able to learn. This is something many students do not experience at a traditional public school. .
Another benefit about being enrolled in an adult transition program is that students can connect with other people who have similar challenges. The special needs community is small, and many individuals who live with a learning disability often feel like they are alone in the world. An adult transition program provides students with the opportunity to make friends and develop social skills that they never could before.
At first glance, it may seem like the things students learn while enrolled in an adult transition program are pretty basic, such as balancing a checkbook. However, by doing such things, these students are really learning to hone their skills and develop a sense of independence and freedom.
Although it is not an option for all students, it is possible for some students who are enrolled in an adult transition program to take the skills they learn and enroll in a traditional college or university program. Many of these individuals go on to do great things and truly learn to make the most of their disability.
