#87 - Adult Transition Planning in the IEP - Does It Work?

Transition planning begins during the teen years and becomes part of the IEP between the ages of 14 - 16. Does the process work? Are we focusing on the right areas?

Mary Susan McConnell, Ed.D, shares results and implications of her research which aimed to answer 3 key questions:

1) Actual Post Secondary IDEA Outcomes

2) Identifying the Most Significant Challenges Upon Leaving the System

3) Parental Input on the Effectiveness of Transition Teams and Suggestions for Improvement

Find Mary Susan on her website, Facebook, and Instagram as Mary Susan McConnell. Find Mary Susan's podcast by searching Mama Bear Podcast. It is the show with the Grizzly Bear.

Find Kim on Instagram as Journey2Lomah

Episodes 86 - 97: Transition Planning Series

Episode 69: Self Determination with Complex Communication Needs

Episode 49: Person Centered Planning

Episode 31: Transition Planning to Guide IEP Goals

Episode 30: Legal Rights After 18

Episode 25: Think College

Episodes 22 & 23: Housing - 4 Things to Start Doing Now with the Autism Housing Network

Episode 21: The Family Home & ADU Housing Model

Episode 18: Housing: 5 Takeaways