OAR is currently seeking volunteers to review an updated draft of Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood. The transition guide has been distributed more than 10,000 times since it was first published back in 2006 and continues to be a frequently used resource.
A successful transition to adulthood includes an enhanced quality of life and a productive role in society, but many autistic individuals struggle to achieve these goals, highlighting the need for additional services and supports for autistic individuals prior to and in adulthood. OAR’s team of writers has been updating the guide to ensure it contains the most relevant and current information for parents to know as they help their children make the transition to adulthood. Now, we need your input.
OAR is seeking volunteers to review the guide and provide constructive feedback on the draft manuscript prior to publication. Potential reviewers include:
The two-week community review period is expected to take place in October/November. OAR will make final changes to the guide based on community feedback and publish the updated guide at the end of this year. All reviewers who contribute meaningful suggestions will be acknowledged in the guide and receive a paperback copy as soon as it is available. If you are interested in participating as a reviewer, please sign up here.
OAR provides this and all of its information resources free of charge. The development and production of this resource was made in partnership with the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SAARC). The reproduction and dissemination of the updated guide will be made possible thanks to the generous support of Lori Lapin Jones PLLC. For questions or comments, please contact OAR at programs@researchautism.org.
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