Video Library for Parents & Caregivers

Supporting Transition to Adulthood

Thank you to the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation for supporting the creation of this material!

This video explains the transition process as well as tips to help your child meet their transition goals! Regardless of the age of your child, this video will discuss applicable information on how to address transition at all developmental stages.

Resources Related to this Video:

Materials:
- Blank Goal Setting Sheet
- Daily Time Management sheet
Center for Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://csesa.fpg.unc.edu/families/supporting-transition
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: https://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation/vr-office
Missouri Department of Mental Health: https://dmh.mo.gov/
Missouri Disability Benefits 101: https://mo.db101.org
Pre-Employment Transition Services: https://education.missouri.edu/outreach/pre-employment-transition-services/

Eligibility of Autism in the Schools

Thank you to the Steward Family Foundation for supporting the creation of this material!

This video was developed to provide information about eligibility for special education services through school in the category of autism. This content will provide an overview of autism characteristics, the eligibility process for the schools and resources you can access on this topic.

Resources Related to this Video:

Center for Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://csesa.fpg.unc.edu/families/understanding-autism
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: https://dese.mo.gov/
Missouri Department of Mental Health Regional Offices: https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/regional-offices
Missouri Autism Guidelines Initiative (MAGI) Best Practice Guidelines for Assessment: https://autismguidelines.dmh.mo.gov/pdf/Guidelines.pdf
The Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) http://www.missouriparentsact.org/

Navigating School Services

This training explains the special education eligibility process including different types of school evaluations, types of support offered in school, and resources you can use with your child.

To access the training video, please click here.

Supporting Your Child’s Communication Skills

Thank you to the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation for supporting the creation of this material!

This video provides information about strategies you use to support your child’s communication skills at home and in the community.

Resources Related to this Video:

Center for Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: https://csesa.fpg.unc.edu/families/understanding-autism
Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disorders Online Training Modules https://autisminternetmodules.org/