| Illinois Center for Autism A special place...for special people. |
| Transitional Services |
| The Illinois Center for Autism provides Transitional Services for students/adults, ages 14 and older. Leaving the school environment and moving into the adult world is often a difficult process for young people. This is particularly true for students with disabilities. The purpose of the Transitional Services is to facilitate and address these students’ movement or transition from a school environment to the post-school activities he/she desires. Under the supervision of a job coach, individuals receive on-the-job training at employment sites within the community. The housekeeping, and food service. Job coaches are phased out as the individual becomes more independent and self-sufficient. These services provide employment opportunities and are used The Transitional Services Program is accredited by the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF) under Employment Services: Community Employment Services - Job Development, Community Employment Services - Job Site Training, Community Employment Services - Job Supports. |

