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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Cheryl 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.
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Ariana Viscione, age 23, is an outspoken advocate for herself and others.
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Mary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
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Darnell Carr Newsum has two children with autism, each with unique strengths and challenges. By participating in SPARK, she hopes researchers can uncover some of the causes and supports for her children and many others.
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