Post-Primary Autism Class Transition | Parent/Guardian Voice & Information Form

Gather the information that matters before a student begins their post-primary journey.

This comprehensive Parent/Guardian Voice & Information Form is designed specifically to support students transitioning into a post-primary autism class.

The resource provides schools with one structured place to gather important information from parents and guardians following enrolment and throughout the transition process.

It explores key areas including:

✓ Student strengths, interests and worries about transition

✓ Communication and self-advocacy

✓ Sensory profile and helpful sensory supports

✓ Emotional regulation and wellbeing

✓ Friendships and social interaction

✓ Learning strengths, challenges and supports

✓ Current SET, SNA and Assistive Technology supports

✓ Health, medical and dietary information

✓ Independence, transport and safety

✓ Professional reports and supports

✓ Parent/guardian hopes for post-primary school

✓ Understanding and expectations of the autism class

The questions are designed to help staff develop a fuller picture of the student before and during their transition to post-primary school, including what works well for them, where support may be needed and what is important to the student and their family.

Flexible and practical

The form does not need to be completed in one sitting. Information can be gathered collaboratively through transition meetings, phone calls and conversations with parents/guardians and added to as staff get to know the student.

The information gathered can then help inform transition planning, the Student Profile and the development of the Student Support File.

What's included?

4-page printable Parent/Guardian Voice & Information Form

1-page purchaser guidance and licensing information

The resource can be edited and adapted to suit the needs of your own school, students and families.

A practical resource for autism class teachers, coordinators, SEN/AEN teams and school staff who want to make parent/guardian voice and individual student needs central to transition planning.

Digital resource for educational use.