Assessment of Social Competence and Social Networks for Transition

Abstract

Assessment of social competence and social networks is a critical component of transition planning. This article addresses various methods of assessment and support of social competence in school and the community to prepare individuals with mild to moderate disabilities for adulthood. The article emphasizes that transition planning and preparation is a continual process that begins in the early school experiences and continues through adulthood, and that assessment plays a crucial role in guiding instruction and transition planning.