There are numerous summer programs that work with teens in building their independent living skills. These programs can be helpful as the teen is with similar teens working on the same issues. They also get to practice living away from home for a few weeks. It is also possible to work on these skills at home. Parents and teens can create a list of areas they feel they should address. Other families will use a job coach who can work with the student on independent living skills at home as well as work with the teen in obtaining a job in their community. Here is a resource that outlines the areas that many teens can benefit from addressing as they work towards being as prepared as possible for the transition at the end of high school. https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/docs/ttk2_independent_living.pdf