Making it Work

Transition and Orientation Program for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum transitioning to Post School Education for example TAFE or University.

Aims: To reduce the stress and anxiety experienced by students with ASC as they transition from their familiar High School environment to the unfamiliar TAFE or University.

Target audience: People on the Autism Spectrum who are ready for post-school education

Inclusions: Workbooks, Certificate of Participation

Participant numbers: 6-20

Venue required: Classroom with access to smart boards and or whiteboards, screens, lite pro, Lapel microphone for larger venues

Deposit is required at time of booking

Making it Work Outline

• Introduction Activity for Students
• Outline the sessions to come
• Review Program Plan
• Discuss concerns about attending Post School Education
• Discussion with former and current students about their experiences.
• Practice Introductions
• Revisit the previous session re concerns—about going to Post School Education
• Campus tour –if appropriate
• Review of the previous session
• What happens at Post School Education
• Student assessment guides
• Timetables
• Examples of assignments
• Recognising when you are anxious or frustrated and how to deal with it
• Relaxation
• Review of the previous session
• Social Autopsy
• Questioning
• Review of Concerns
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Assessments
• Technology to Help you
• Review of the previous session
• Organisational Skills
• Note taking
• Lesson Template
• Working in a Group
• Excursion for information gathering
• How to present to a group
• How School and PSO are different
• Skills you need to develop
• How to apply for courses
• Disclosure