Manitoba Family Services and Labour
Becoming More Independent
Leaving high school and deciding the next step - university, college or work - is a hard choice for young adults. Many are not prepared to go out into the world and be independent. This transition can be even harder for young people with disabilities such as autism. They may need even more help to make these important decisions.
Moving Forward in Manitoba
- a strong learning environment from kindergarten through to graduation
- support for young people making important decisions about their futures
- programs and services to help young people with autism succeed in school and in the workplace
- smooth transitions from high school to appropriate adult supports and services, the workforce or post-secondary education
How We Can Get There
- appropriate learning opportunities in high school
- "Thrive!" scholarship program for young adults with autism who want to continue their education
- young adults with autism get help with their future planning
- independent living skills programs (ex: managing a budget, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.) for young adults with autism
- transition plans are in place when needed
- tutoring for students with autism who go to university or college
Bridging to Adulthood: A Protocol for Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from
School to Community
www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/publications/index.html
Towards Inclusion: Supporting Positive Behaviour in Manitoba Classrooms
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/behaviour/index.html
Supporting Inclusive Schools: A Handbook for Developing and Implementing Programming for Students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/aut/index.html
