Transition to adulthood for young adults on the autism spectrum is relatively bleak even compared with young adults who have other types of disabilities, the National Autism Indicators Report suggests ...

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized ...

The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds that these plans often ...

A "transition" occurs when a child has to move from one task or situation to another. Children are required to make multiple transitions during the day. Daily transitions include getting ready in the ...

Navigating the journey into adulthood can be daunting for most young adults, but for those with autism, it can be especially challenging. Recognizing these unique needs, REED Autism Services has ...

When reaching adulthood, individuals with autism may find the support systems given to them in their youth have gone away. Tom Flis, MS, BCBA, LBA, LCPC, Clinical Director at the Center for Autism at ...

My second son, Jack*, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of 17. I had my own suspicions when he was at primary school; I sensed there was a difference between him and other children, but I ...

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day to raise awareness about autism and the experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum. However, ...

Living with a person with ASD affects the entire family. Meeting the complex needs of a person with ASD can put families under a great deal of stress—emotional, financial, and sometimes even physical.