Tier 1 Interventions to Promote Postsecondary Transition Success for All Students

Successful transition to adult life is a primary goal of special education and critically important for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who lag behind their typical peers in achieving adult outcomes. Education systems are highly invested in supporting student success after graduation and proactively address postsecondary readiness. Occupational therapy practitioners, with their focus on engaging in occupations to support participation in life and their distinct knowledge and skills related to engaging in occupations, can provide a range of Tier 1 interventions that focus on supporting postsecondary outcomes. This article discusses best practices for supporting transitions and identifies Tier 1 strategies that occupational therapy practitioners can implement to address predictors of postsecondary success for students with IDD to the benefit of all students.