Transitioning from School to Adulthood

Practical Activities for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Other Disabilities

Jeanne Hager Burth

• Publisher: Universal-Publishers
• Year: 2020
• ISBN:
  9781627343077
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Inclusive Education

Just as schools educate young people to become responsible citizens who can navigate the world of post-secondary education, careers, and social life, dedicated parents also want their child to mature and be independent and happy. Youth who transition to a

Chapter 1

Socialization

Lesson 1.1

Preparing for a Vacation

By Summer Lash and Tori Ventrosco

It is important to have a basic understanding of new things, such as going on a road trip, before embarking on the adventure! The more prepared you are for your upcoming road trip, the more you can enjoy the trip. If you practice for different elements of the trip, you will be ready to experience the trip as a whole.

Possible Scenarios

You may go on a fun vacation with your family, a trip with your friends, or have a job opportunity in another state or city. No matter what the reason is for your trip, the more prepared you are, the better the trip should be. When planning for a trip, there are many elements to consider. Things like where, when and how long you are going and determine what you should pack for the trip. If it is summertime and you are going to the beach you should pack lightweight clothes and a bathing suit. But, if the trip is in the winter to the mountains, you will need to pack warm clothes and snow boots.

Materials

A map of the journey you will take

Directions found online

GPS found at an electronics’ store or

use Google Maps on your phone

A list and a map of any places you want to visit

Traveling necessities:

• first aid kit
• flashlight
• spare money
• cell phone with charger
• umbrella
• ice scraper
• sunscreen
• roadside emergency kit
• water bottles

Comfort items:

can be found at a department store or an online store

• books to read
• headphones
• sunglasses
• blanket
• travel pillow
• travel mug
• stuffed animal
• snacks
• extra jacket
• music
• road trip games

Steps for Preparing for Your Road Trip

There may be some variety in steps depending on where you are going on your trip—these steps will give you a basic idea of what to do!

Find out where you are going on your trip. If your trip is being planned by someone else, ask him or her where you will be going.

Use an internet search engine to find out how far away your destination is. Do this by using a feature like Google Maps and typing in the destination in order to find directions from your location.

Based on where you are going and how far away it is, make a list of materials and mark what you will need. For example, if you are going to a beach, you will likely need sunscreen more than you will need an ice scraper for the car. If you are unsure about the area where you will be traveling, ask someone else who is going on the trip, and that person will help you.

You will usually need a travel kit with personal hygiene items, clothes, shoes, and undergarments. You may want to buy and pack snacks. Collect the necessary items for your trip. Create a checklist that you can mark as you collect the items. You may have some of the things in your home already, but anything you need to purchase can probably be found in a store.

Pack everything you will need for your trip. If possible, make sure you have everything by packing the car the day before you leave. Double check that you have your necessities.

Start your road trip. Enjoy your adventure!

Practice

You decided you wanted to go on a three-day camping trip this summer. You would like your mom, dad, brother and your best friend to go with you. Since you are going with your parents, they will drive, reserve a camping spot, pack the tent and purchase food. All you need to do is prepare and pack your own belongings. Make a list of items you will pack for this pretend trip.

More Practice

Choose a destination. Where in the United States would you like to go on a pretend road trip?

Who would you like to travel with on your pretend road trip?

Go to Google Maps or another online map program and add your destination. How far away is your destination from where you live?

How long will it take to drive there?

What items from your materials list do you think you could use on this road trip?

What items from this new list will you need to purchase?

Lesson 1.2

Packing a Suitcase

By Chyna Cunningham

Packing a suitcase is essential for successfully travelling to other places. Every year people travel all over the world and they must bring their personal items along with them. It is important that everything you may need on a day-to-day basis is brought along with you for all of your travels.

Possible Scenarios

You will need to pack a suitcase any time that you are staying away from your home for an extended period of time such as:

• Family vacations or road trips
• Staying overnight at a friend’s house
• Going out of town

Materials

Packing is simple, all you need is a suitcase and your own personal items that need to go with you. The materials you need to place within your suitcase are your own belongings, such as toothpaste and toothbrush and other personal hygiene items like a shaving kit, clothes appropriate for the destination, shoes, money, things for entertainment like a book or iPod, and important information for your trip.

The right suitcase will make your packing easier. If you need to purchase a suitcase or luggage bags you need to go to a store. Suitcases come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors; you choose the suitcase that you like best, but keep in mind that the longer your trip will be, the bigger the suitcase you will need! For example, you will need a large suitcase for a seven day trip to Disney World, but you only will need a small suitcase for an overnight stay at a friend’s house. A suitcase with multiple compartments or pockets makes packing easier and more organized.

Consider where you are going when you pack. For example, if you and your family are going to a beach, you will want to pack clothing appropriate for warm weather, like sandals, shorts, sunglasses, and bathing suits.

Steps

First, you want to pack your toiletries. Toiletries are your personal care items. Toiletries include the following:

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash.
• Items for your hair: Brush and/or comb, creams or gels, hair dryer, curling iron
• Deodorant and body lotions
• Medicines and/or vitamins
• Soap, shampoo and conditioner
• Shaving kit
• Feminine care products (females)

These items can be stored in a small plastic bag and placed inside of one of the smaller compartments of your suitcase. Plastic bags that seal will keep packed items from leaking on your clothes if the items open or break.

Next, pack your underclothes. These items include underwear, under-shirts, bra and/or sports bra, stockings (if needed), and socks. These items can also be stored inside one of the smaller compartments of your suitcase.

Choose your clothes for your trip. Lay out clothing appropriate for your travel destination and the weather. For example, if you are going to the mountains, you may need warmer clothing like sweatshirts and pants and a coat. If you are going to the beach, you will need shorts and sandals and bathing suits. Remem...

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title
• Full Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• References
• Chapter 1 - Socialization
• Chapter 2 - Independent Living
• Chapter 3 - Employment
• Chapter 4 - Education
• Chapter 5 - Self-advocacy
• Chapter 6 - Health and hygiene