1. The 7 Principles of Good Transition and Autism: Ensuring Positive Outcomes Enhancement Themes conference, Thursday 9 June 2016 John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

2. Session Outline Introductions The 7 Principles of Good Transitions and Digging Deeper Case Study – Putting the principles into practice Personal Reflection Resources and signposting

3. Introductions Lynsey Stewart – Network Advisor Autism Network Scotland Scott Richardson-Read – Policy and Development Officer ARC Scotland

4. The 7 Principles of Good Transitions 1.Plans and assessments should be made in a person centred way. 2.Support needs to be coordinated between all services. 3.Planning needs to start early and continue up to age 25. 4.Young people should get the support they need. 5.Young people, parents and carers must have access to the information they need. 6.Families and carers need support. 7.Legislation and policy should be coordinated and simplified.

5. Exploring Transitions: Digging Deeper Eligibility and unmet need Options and Choices Resources and Logistics Processes Accountability Information and Training

6. CASE STUDY

7. Personal Reflection “What could I do tomorrow to improve transitions for a student with autism?”

8. Resources and Signposting

9. www.cafamily.org.uk www.enquire.org.uk www.lead.org.uk www.edlaw.org.uk

10. Contact Us www.autismnetworkscotland.org.uk Autism.network@strath.ac.uk 0141 444 8146 Facebook.com/autismnetworkscotland @autism_network

11. Contact Us www.scottishtransitions.org.uk www.arcuk.org.uk/scotland scott.read@arcuk.org.uk 0131 663 4444 @Scotranfor (Twitter)

12. Thank you!