Autism Transition-to-Adulthood Planner
Organize decisions, responsibilities and next actions across education, healthcare, benefits, daily living, employment, housing and community life.
For: Autistic teens and adults, families, educators and supporters · Last content review: 2026-08-04
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Important: The autistic person’s goals, consent and decision-making rights come first. Legal ages, benefits and service pathways vary; confirm local rules with official sources.
Goals, voice and decision making
- What does the autistic person want more of in adult life?
- Preferred communication and meeting accommodations
- Decisions the person makes independently
- Decisions where support is requested
- People invited to planning conversations
Education, training and employment
- Graduation, transition-plan or program-completion date
- Interests, strengths and preferred environments
- Postsecondary accessibility office or training supports
- Employment, volunteer or job-coaching options
- Workplace accommodations to explore
Healthcare, benefits and documents
- Transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare
- Medication, pharmacy and health-information plan
- Disability benefits, tax measures or funding applications
- Identification, health card, banking and tax records
- Consent, privacy, supported decision-making or legal questions to clarify
Daily living, housing and community
- Home, supported living or future housing preferences
- Transportation and travel training
- Meals, shopping, money, home care and safety skills
- Friendships, relationships, recreation and community belonging
- Respite or caregiver transition planning
Next-action table
- Highest-priority action
- Who owns the next step?
- Target date and dependency
- What information or consent is still needed?
- Next review meeting
Related guidance
- Transition to adulthood resource — Search ARH resources for transition, housing and employment guidance.
- Programs and funding — Find location-specific adult services and benefit pathways.