Transitions pathway for the ASPIRE social work project based in Edinburgh. This pathway represents the assessment pathway for young people with high functioning autism.

1. Assessment Process
School meetings/Initial meeting Formal assessment Plan
Individual work
Time limited 1:1 programmes designed to
achieve specific outcomes identified by the
young person and their families relating to their
transition. Opportunities to access / re-connect
with education or employment services.
Increasing confidence, social connections and
understanding of autism. Reducing isolation and
anxiety.
Group work
Time limited group programmes designed to
address specific issues that may be faced by the
young people relating to their transition.
Opportunities to meet others who may face
similar challenges. Increasing confidence, social
connections and understanding of autism.
Reducing isolation and anxiety.
Referral Criteria
Diagnosis of Aspergers / Autism without a learning disability Aged 14 – 24 CEC Resident
Mentoring as part
of practical transition work
Mentoring as part
of practical transition work
Themed groupsThemed groups
Referral to community resources and
support to access vocational options
Referral to community resources and
support to access vocational options Reunion groupReunion group
Review
Re-referral possible up to age 24
Community partnerships
Family Partnerships
Information and guidance for young
people and their carers
Information and guidance for young
people and their carers School leavers groupSchool leavers group
Ongoing
Evaluation
Transition Team Aspire Project
Post-school planning and support