Description
STEPS (Stepped Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education Success) is an evidence-based program designed to help autistic young people feel better prepared for independent adulthood. The curriculum has evolved through several clinical trials, as well as input from community-based stakeholders. STEPS focuses on building up self-determination, self-regulation, and self-knowledge to help people develop the skills needed to reach their goals in education and employment.This manual provides a step-by-step guide to carry out the program and is designed to be easily picked up by the provider (e.g., therapist, educator) and used in individual or group settings, through personalized training and in-community "immersion" sessions. It can be used in conjunction with an accompanying workbook.
Table of Contents
PART I: Overview: Needs and Challenges Related to Adult Transition Among People With AutismChapter 1: Autism Transition Into Adulthood PART II: STEPS Provider ManualChapter 2: Introduction to STEPSChapter 3: Module 1: Planning and Needs AssessmentChapter 4: Module 2: Goals ClarificationChapter 5: Module 3: Managing Intense EmotionChapter 6: Module 4: Independent Adulthood: Soft SkillsChapter 7: Module 5: Getting Ready: Problems and GoalsChapter 8: Module 6: Problem SolvingChapter 9: Module 7: Social Interaction and DisclosureChapter 10: Module 8: Cognitive FlexibilityChapter 11: Module 9: Health and Stress ManagementChapter 12: Module 10: Self-AdvocacyChapter 13: Module 11: Balancing Independence and SupportChapter 14: Module 12: Final Meeting and Planning AheadChapter 15: Immersion ExperiencesChapter 16: Variations and Adaptations to STEPSAppendix A: Client Worksheets and Handouts
