A young person with learning difficulties or disabilities will have changes in their social care, education and health and employment support needs as he or she grows towards adulthood.
This time of change from 13 or 14 up to 18 or 19 years of age (up to 24 years for some people with very complex needs) is called transition.
Often a great many people need to be involved so organising a transition plan which meets your son or daughter’s needs can be a difficult business.
As the parent/primary carer, this is a guide as to what should be happening, and how you can help the process.