Pathways to Independence: A Transitional Education Program for Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Authors

• Joseph Ribaudo, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Zeida Gutierrez, University of St. Augustine for Health ScienceFollow

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Description

Pathways to Independence is a transitional education program implemented into the young adult program of a school for individuals with neuro developmental disabilities (NDD). The objective of program implementation was to progress the skills of the adult with NDD students to promote increased independence upon the transition out of IDEA services. The program was delivered to 20 adult with NDD students ranging from 18-21 years old.

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Needs assessment, Disabled persons, Students, Activities of daily living

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Needs assessment, Disabled persons, Students, Activities of daily living

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 22, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Ribaudo, J., & Gutierrez, Z. (2026, April 1). Pathways to Independence: A Transitional Education Program for Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/59