Prevention of absenteeism and school failure in students with ASD: Improving the transition from primary to secondary school

When self-advocacy skills and self-determination capacities are developed, students have: 

• Self-confidence in their ability to succeed
• An understanding that education and learning are necessary for long-term career success
• A belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
• A positive attitude toward work and learning
• Perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals
• Ability to manage transitions and ability to adapt to changing situations and responsibilities