EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 40 MIN
Ep. 63 Preparing Autistic Teens for Adulthood
from Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast
Send us a Text or VoicemailIf you work with older kids, you know the feeling — suddenly your caseload has a teenager and the stakes feel higher, the clock feels shorter, and the parents feel more anxious than ever. Good news: the research has some clear direction on what actually moves the needle for autistic teens heading into adulthood. Spoiler — it might not be what you think. This week, we dig into the MAPSS program and come away with practical tools you can use in any setting.We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.Kirby, A. V., Feldman, K. J. C., Himle, M. B., Diener, M. L., Wright, C. A., & Hoffman, J. M. (2021). Pilot test of the Maximizing Adolescent Post-Secondary Success (MAPSS) intervention: Supporting parents of autistic youth. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(3), 7503180070. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.045815 💡Want to hear more about Ideas at Work or get on our waitlist? Send us an email to [email protected] informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected]👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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Send us a Text or Voicemail If you work with older kids, you know the feeling — suddenly your caseload has a teenager and the stakes feel higher, the clock feels shorter, and the parents feel more anxious than ever. Good news: the research has some clear direction on what actually moves the needle for autistic teens heading into adulthood. Spoiler — it might not be what you think. This week, we dig into the MAPSS program and come away with practical tools you can use in any setting. We share ...
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