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National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood

Date of Publication
April, 2015
Publication Type
Report
Focus Area
DOI Entry
doi.org/10.17918/NAIRTransition2015
Source
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Citation (AMA)

Young adults with autism have a difficult time following high school for almost any outcome you choose - working, continuing school, living independently, socializing and participating in the community, and staying healthy and safe. To complicate matters, many of these youth begin their journey into adulthood by stepping off a services cliff. Access to needed supports and services drops off dramatically after high school - with too many having no help at all.