Helpful Resources
Useful resources as you navigate life transitions with autism
College Readiness
George Mason - Mason Autism Support Initiative
College Steps
Works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism-spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives.
CIP - College Internship Program
The College Internship Program (CIP) is a comprehensive transition program. for young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences. Attend a local college, university, or vocational program with CIP’s support and direction.
Best Value Schools
Some colleges have developed support programs that uniquely cater to the needs of students on the spectrum.
National Education Association - Section 504, the ADA, and the IDEA
An detailed explanation of overlapping protections of Section 504 and the IDEA.
Going to College
A resource for teens with disabilities.
APA Parent College Guide
A guide and FAQ for parents of students with disabilities
CLD College as a Realistic Option for Students with Learning Disabilities
A comprehensive approach to determining the transition plan and needs for students with learning disabilites.
Career Guidance
Hire Autism
A job board specifically for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Neurodiversity Hub
Changing the narrative on autism through awareness, education and engagement.
Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability-employment issues.
Life Transitions
VCU Center for Autism Excellence - Transition to Adulthood
Adolescence is a difficult period in any person’s life. It is a time of great physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
We work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us.
Skills You Need - Develop The Skills You Need For Life
Passionate about providing high-quality information and resources that help you learn and develop the skills you need to make the most of everyday life.
National Education Association - Section 504, the ADA, and the IDEA
An detailed explanation of overlapping protections of Section 504 and the IDEA.
The Asperger / Autism Network
The Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism-spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives.
General Autism Resources
Asperger/Autism Spectrum Education Network
ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
The Autism Society of Northern Virginia
The Autism Society of Northern Virginia builds community for over 5,000 individuals and families affected by autism through education, advocacy, and support.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support.
The Arc - Northern Virginia
Developmental disabilities (DD) by definition last a lifetime, so caring for a loved one with DD is a lifelong responsibility.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board provides services for people of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities.
Virginia Commonwealth University - Center for Family Involvement
The Center for Family Involvement works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want.