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High School Planning for Autistic Teens in Ontario
Start high-school planning with your teen's goal after graduation.
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High School Planning for Autistic Teens in Ontario Start high-school planning with your teen's goal after graduation. Ask guidance which courses keep that goal open which supports can be written into the IEP which deadlines apply PPM 156 requires an up-to-date transition plan in the IEP for every student with an IEP Your teen's IEP should evolve each year to reflect changing needs. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/education/high-school-planning Verified 2026-10-23
Download English captions (WebVTT)Start high-school planning with your teen's goal after graduation. A short silent explainer with captions. Illustrations after Julius Klinger. 36 seconds.
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