FASD is a spectrum in which individuals are affected differently and consequently there will be a range of responses to transitions. Transition planning can help to minimize difficulties. Transition planning involves understanding an individual’s strengths, needs, and goals. WRaP 2.0 School to Adult Transitions resources provide an overview of the challenges and strategies for support to improve the experience of students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder transitioning from school into adulthood.
School to Adult Transitions resources provide an overview of the challenges and strategies for support to improve the experience of students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder transitioning from school into adulthood.
Key elements required to support youth in the transition to adulthood include: a support network that has regular involvement with the young adult; Advocacy Casework, a stable source of income for the young adult, residential support, mechanisms to respond to crises; supported employment or alternative and supports related to community access and awareness.