The Cliff Countdown
Ages 14–20- 14
Start transition planning
Name adult-life goals and bring them into the IEP conversation.
- 16
Build the working file
Track agencies, documents, assessments, questions, and follow-ups in one place.
- 18
Recheck decision points
Review adult rights, benefits, services, and the family’s role after the age of majority.
- 20
Confirm the handoff
Identify what school currently provides, what ends, and who may provide support next.