Lost in Transition: Considerations for Working with Adolescents with ASD

Treatment goals that are set for the individuals we work with often vary depending on, their age, 'ability' and who creates their goals. As learners develop, their skill sets expand and evolve creating the need to reassess these goals. This talk looks at the challenges transitioning presents from one age to the next and discusses planning for teaching functional skills. We will also look at how behavior analysts can use the principles of our applied science to define, apply, and facilitate success across variable settings encountered in adolescence.

Learner Objectives

• Define the population, and challenges for achieving independence
• Identify role of the behavior analyst within the adolescent population in transition
• Evaluate social significance of skills and provide examples of functional lessons