Answers for Autism
We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
Read MoreThe road to adulthood can be interesting, fun, and difficult. But the teen years and transition to adulthood can be even more challenging for autistic teens and young adults. The articles and webinars listed below describe what researchers are learning about this age group — from puberty to education to friendship to finding employment.
We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
Read MoreCheryl Cohen discusses the latest research on how teens with ASD use technology in their day-to-day lives. She also talks about the barriers teens with autism encounter using the Web and parents’ concerns about online safety and screen time. Her discussion also includes an update on various technology careers for individuals with autism.
Read MoreMary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
Read MoreIn this recorded webinar, autism expert Catherine Lord, Ph.D. discusses interventions and the types of questions parents or adults with ASD should ask doctors and specialists.
Read MorePam Kattouf and her family want to accelerate research to discover better treatments for people with autism. They know that the more people that participate, the better research can be, and hope that many more will join SPARK.
Read MoreFor parents and adults with ASD finding and maintaining employment can be difficult.
Read MoreResearch into autism in the teen years is in its infancy.
Read MoreRegardless of where a student falls on the autism spectrum, there is a U.S. college program for him. But it probably will take some research to find the right fit. Here are some resources and tips that can help.
Read MoreThe transition to college can be even more challenging for students with autism.
Read MoreDaily living skills are essential to adulthood. Difficulties with everyday activities such as bathing, cooking, cleaning and handling money could drastically reduce an individual’s chance of achieving independence in adulthood
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