These articles and webinars examine the research on and reality of the transition to adulthood, with advice from experts who have studied the process and young adults who have lived it.
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The road to adulthood begins for many teens when they graduate from high school and move on to a first job or college. But for people with autism, leaving high school is a more monumental step, one that will transform their relationship to services. How can they prepare?
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In this live webinar, Stuart Spielman, Esq., will discuss special disability savings accounts and other benefits. Be sure to register!
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Esta presentación ofrece una guía completa para jóvenes, padres y cuidadores sobre cómo apoyar a los jóvenes con discapacidades durante la transición de la infancia a la adultez.
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Many teens and young adults across the autism spectrum struggle with getting up on time, organizing their day, cleaning, and shopping. Why are everyday skills so difficult — and so important?
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In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance for aging autistic adults.
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Students across the autism spectrum can attend college, whether they have a traditional high school diploma or not. How can you find the right program?
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Many students struggle to adjust to the challenges of college, from difficult classes to dorm living. But for people on the autism spectrum, the transition can be more abrupt and dramatic.
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Courtney and Bill Davenport are united by their love, an interest in video games, and autism. How might their shared diagnosis affect them?
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Adults on the autism spectrum live in a world that knows very little about them. With their help, researchers hope to change that.
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Although the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
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In this webinar, Ernst VanBergeijk, a professor at Lesley University, discusses employment and job trends for people with autism, skills that help individuals with autism gain and retain jobs and how employers and co-workers can create an autism-friendly workplace. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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