Much has been written about the diagnostic characteristics that distinguish autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from other disorders of childhood for toddlers and elementary school age children. There is a paucity of description of the characteristics and needs of youth and young adults with ASD. This paper presents a description of the characteristics of ASD in adolescence and young adulthood and presents three case studies to illuminate the issues confronting individuals with ASD, their families and support providers.
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Services for Youth and Adults Person-Directed Planning Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and early adulthood: Characteristics and issues
Services for Youth and Adults Person-Directed Planning Autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and early adulthood: Characteristics and issues
