Behavioral therapists and special education specialists have differing views about transitions from intensive therapy to the school setting.

Children with autism often get intensive behavioral intervention therapy (IBI) when very young. They then transition to a classroom with typically developing children. The authors asked IBI therapists and special education specialists about how to best transition children from therapy to school. The therapists have a stronger belief in preparing children for transition than the education specialists. Both groups agreed that transition coordinators, parents, and teachers should be involved in the transition process. They recommended that transition start 4 to 6 months before the child starts in the classroom.