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Transition to Independence: Sophia’s Roadmap
Transition to Independence: Sophia’s Roadmap
Introduction
Section 1: Self-Advocacy and Planning (Goal 14)
Objective 14.1: Speaking Up for Your Needs
- Review the scripts in the resource above.
- Choose one accommodation you need (like "extra time for a test").
- Practice saying or writing the request using the script template.
- Measurement: Record every time you use a script to ask a teacher for help. Your goal is 4 out of 5 successful trials by January 2027.
Objective 14.2: Creating Your Support Profile
- Check your IEP for a list of supports.
- Add any personal "tricks" that help you stay focused.
- Measurement: Submit a completed one-page profile that includes 100% of your required supports.
Objective 14.3: Mastering Your Schedule
- Select an electronic planner (like Tiimo or MyStudyLife).
- Every Monday, enter all assignments, quizzes, and project deadlines for the week.
- Measurement: At the end of each week, check if you recorded all items. Your goal is to do this correctly 4 out of 5 weeks each month.
Section 2: Career Exploration and Employment (Goal 15)
Objective 15.1: Discovering Interests
- Complete the O*NET Interest Profiler.
- Write down three careers that match your results (e.g., in Arts, Science, or Hospitality).
- Measurement: Provide a brief report listing two completed exploration activities and what you learned about your workplace skills.
Objective 15.2: Identifying Career Clusters
- Take the survey to see which "clusters" (groups of similar jobs) fit you best.
- Identify two specific clusters (e.g., "Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics" and "Arts, A/V Technology & Communications").
- Measurement: List the two clusters and explain why they align with your skills.
Objective 15.3: Knowing Your Strengths
- Complete the "Top 10" list in the guide focusing on your personal strengths.
- Identify three things you are great at and three areas where you want to grow.
- Measurement: Share your completed self-assessment identifying 3 strengths and 3 areas for improvement.
Template: My Support Profile
My Name | [Sophia Lynn Francischelli] |
|---|---|
My Career Interests | [e.g., Art, Engineering, Science] |
How I Learn Best | [e.g., Using visual cues, step-by-step directions] |
My Top Supports | 1. [ ] |
- [ ]
- [ ]
- | | When I Feel Overwhelmed, I Need... | [e.g., A 2-minute break, noise-canceling headphones] |
Supplemental Learning Materials
Visuals and Scripts for Academic Self-Advocacy
This guide provides visual prompts and prepared scripts for autistic students to request support, materials, and extra time. It focuses on promoting independence by teaching students how to communicate their needs effectively in various academic settings, directly supporting self-advocacy goals.
Helping Students with ASD build Self-Advocacy
An educational guide for high school students focused on taking ownership of their learning. It provides actionable strategies for writing emails to teachers to request clarification, role-playing advocacy conversations, and practicing how to explain a personal learning profile and required accommodations.
O*NET Career Exploration Tools
Official self-directed career assessment tools from the U.S. Department of Labor designed for students exploring the school-to-work transition. It features the Interest Profiler and Work Importance Locator to help students identify work-related interests and match them to over 900 occupations.
Cluster-by-Cluster Edition: The National Career Clusters Framework Career Interest Survey
A fillable PDF activity that helps high school learners reflect on what they enjoy doing and what they are good at. Responses guide students toward specific Career Clusters that match their self-identified strengths and interests, facilitating structured career exploration.
Best Digital Planners for Executive Function Challenges
This resource reviews digital planning tools tailored for students with autism and ADHD. It highlights specialized apps like Tiimo and MyStudyLife that utilize visual timelines and task breakdowns to externalize time and reduce the cognitive load of managing school assignments and schedules.
Discover...Your Strengths! Activity Guide
A comprehensive workbook designed to help students explore their positive strengths, values, and sense of self-awareness. It includes 'Top 10' list activities to help students identify their personal skills and unique workplace-ready qualities through structured self-reflection.
Interactive Transition Roadmap: Sophia’s Pathway
Introduction
Section 1: Self-Advocacy and Planning (Goal 14)
Objective 14.1: Speaking Up for Your Needs
Objective 14.3: Mastering Your Schedule
- I have entered all due dates for Algebra 1 and Biology.
- I have added my Field Hockey/Basketball practice times.
- I have set a reminder 2 days before any big test.
- I have checked my "first step" for each major project.
Section 2: Career Exploration and Employment (Goal 15)
Objective 15.1 & 15.2: Career Clusters
- Sophia, based on your interest in art, music, and science, which Career Cluster might be a great fit for you? A. Arts, A/V Technology & Communications B. Finance and Accounting C. Transportation and Logistics D. Agriculture and Food
Objective 15.3: Knowing Your Strengths
Section 3: Sensory & Executive Function (Goal 17 & 19)
- Noise Management: Are my air pods or earplugs ready?
- Visual Cues: Do I have my task checklist or graphic organizer?
- Movement: Have I taken a 2-minute 'supported movement' break recently?
- Directions: Have I asked for a 3-step simplified instruction if I'm confused?
Template: My Support Profile
My Name | Sophia Lynn Francischelli |
|---|---|
My Top 3 Interests | 1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________ |
Check the supports you use most: | [ ] Extra Time [ ] Noise-Canceling Headphones [ ] Visual Schedules [ ] Graphic Organizers |
My Best Learning Environment | (e.g., Quiet room, bright lights, or small group) |
Supplemental Learning Materials
Visuals and Scripts for Academic Self-Advocacy
This guide provides visual prompts and prepared scripts for autistic students to request support, materials, and extra time.
Helping Students with ASD build Self-Advocacy
Strategies for writing emails to teachers and explaining a personal learning profile.
O*NET Career Exploration Tools
Official career assessment tools to identify work-related interests.