CAS Educational & Transition Planning Competency Flashcards
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Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), transition planning for students with ASD must begin no later than:
Answer: Age 16
IDEA mandates that transition planning be included in the IEP no later than the first IEP in effect when the student turns 16, though many states begin earlier.
Which of the following is a key component of a Transition IEP for a student with ASD?
Answer: Measurable postsecondary goals related to education, employment, and independent living
A Transition IEP must include measurable postsecondary goals in education/training, employment, and where appropriate, independent living skills.
Person-centered planning in transition services is best characterized by:
Answer: An approach that centers the individual's strengths, preferences, and goals in planning
Person-centered planning prioritizes the individual's own vision, values, strengths, and interests as the foundation for all transition planning decisions.
Which evidence-based practice involves breaking complex vocational or daily living tasks into small sequential steps for individuals with ASD?
Answer: Task analysis
Task analysis involves identifying and sequencing the component steps of a complex skill, which is highly effective for teaching vocational and self-care tasks to individuals with ASD.
A CAS professional supporting a young adult with ASD seeking employment should first:
Answer: Conduct a comprehensive vocational assessment including interests, strengths, and support needs
A thorough vocational assessment identifying the individual's interests, skills, and support needs is the essential first step in planning appropriate employment opportunities.
Supported employment for adults with ASD typically involves:
Answer: Competitive integrated employment with individualized, ongoing job coaching support
Supported employment places individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated jobs in the community and provides individualized job coaching and support to ensure long-term success.