PT Journal AU Mastalir, J TI Issues relating to the individual transition of young special educational needs students moving from their education system onto an adult social care setting SO Journal of Exceptional People PY 2012 BP 7 EP 17 VL 1 IS 2 DE student with special education needs; end of compulsory school attendance; transfer; transition planning; personalized transition plan AB In this article I would like to highlight the issues facing young adults leaving special education schools as the move from education services into adult social care services. Within this article I will raise my concerns regarding the complete lack of process during this transition period, leaving the involvement from the individual, their family and professionals in the planning for any future care needs; social needs; further education needs; dreams and aspirations for the individual, completely omitted. ER