Autism Dispatch: Transition to Adulthood

AUTISM DISPATCH

A bi-weekly publication from the Center for Autism Research

Employment & Educational Activities for Young Adults with ASD

Researchers found that more autism-focused services are needed for adults with ASD to achieve independence.

20 Year Outcomes for Adults with ASD

To learn more about adult outcomes, researchers interviewed the parents of adults with ASD who had participated in a study twenty years earlier.

Coming Soon: Next Steps into Adulthood

CAR received a grant from Autism Speaks to expand our already successful Next Steps Workshop Series to include Next Steps into Adulthood!

Ideas for the High School Years

The high school years are an important time to start thinking about the transition to adulthood. The CAR Autism Roadmap(TM) has compiled a list of articles that can help you start brainstorming and planning.

Adolescence Workshop (2/26/15)

This workshop is geared towards parents/caregivers of pre-teens and young teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as the professionals who work with them.

Stay Connected

The Center for Autism Research (CAR) is a collaborative effort between The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. CAR's primary mission is to understand the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and develop effective treatments through research with infants through adults. Families who participate receive comprehensive assessment reports and are paid for their time and some travel expenses. CAR is also committed to serving the needs of families living with ASD through education and guidance. The new CAR Autism Roadmap seeks to help families answer questions about life with autism, whether they are new to the diagnosis or have lived with it for years, as well as connect them with resources in their communities via the CAR Resource Directory.

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