Teen Center
All teenagers and young adults – including those with autism spectrum disorder – have aspirations for their personal development, physical and emotional well-being, employment, social relationships, and more. Puberty, social challenges, and independent decision making are real-life challenges during this time. Because many people with ASD experience challenges such as managing multiple tasks, planning activities of daily living, and understanding social cues, this time period can be more difficult. There are many helpful resources for adolescents with ASD, their parents, and those that support them to navigate through this transition. Discover many tools and resources in the Teen Center to support quality of life and independence of teenagers and young adults with ASD.
Kohl's Autism Awareness Resources
- ABC Behavior Chart
- Common Education Challenges Video
- Discover More about Friendship - Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- Help with Challenging Behaviors in Public Places
- Managing Challenging Behavior in Public Places Video
- My Personal Hygiene Checkoff Sheet
- Personal Hygiene is Important
- Personal Hygiene Tips
- Social Story Template - Power Point
- Tips for Building Social Skills
- Tips for Building Social Skills Video
- Tips for Common Education Challenges
- Tips for Finding and Accessing Local Resources
- Tips for Finding and Accessing Local Resources
- Tips for Personal Hygiene
- Tips for Recreation, Leisure and Play Activities
- Tips for Recreation, Leisure and Play Activities Video
- Tips for Transition from School to Adult Life
- Tips for the Transition from School to Adult Life - Video
- Visual Countdown Tool
External Resources
- 8 Great Reasons for Kids to Volunteer
- A Maze of Agencies: Where to Start?
- A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Communicating with People with Autism
- Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit – Autism Speaks Family Services Toolkits
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network-Nothing About Us Without Us
- Being a Healthy Adult: How to Advocate for Your Health and Health Care
- College Information for Students with Disabilities
- College Resources for Disabled Students
- Creating Your Personal Stress-Management Plan
- Cultivating Leadership: Mentoring Youth with Disabilities
- Got Transition? - Center for Health Care Transition Improvement
- Helping You Transition to Adulthood: Resources for New Jersey's Youth
- Listen to Me - Personal Planning Workbook
- National Council for Independent Living
- Personal Preference Indicators - A Guide For Planning
- School Community Tool Kit
- Social Thinking
- Student-Directed Transition Planning
- Teaching Kids a Practical Strategy for Everyday Problem Solving
- The Puzzle of Lifestyle Planning
- Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
- Transition to Adulthood: A healthcare guide for Youth and Families
- Transition Toolkit - Autism Speaks Family Services Toolkits