
At home, school, or in the workplace, transitions naturally occur frequently, requiring individuals to stop an activity, move from one location to another, and begin something new. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may have greater difficulty than others in shifting attention from one task to another or in changes of routine. This module will define transition strategies, discuss how they might be used across settings, and provide specific examples that can be used as models for parents and professionals as they work with individuals with ASD.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) thrive in well-organized situations. Environments that provide clear expectations and predictable routines promote increased engagement and on-task behavior. Creating such environments often involves the use of individual work systems. This module will define individual work systems, offer strategies for developing such systems, and discuss how these systems might be used at home, school, work, and in the community.
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