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Transition From School to Adulthood for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, drhendricks{at}vcu.edu

Paul Wehman

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

The transition from school services to adulthood can be particularly difficult for many adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Although some individuals with ASD are able to successfully transition, most are faced with significant obstacles in multiple areas as they attempt to negotiate their way into college, work, community participation, and independent living. This article contains a review of research related to the transition from school to adulthood for youth with ASD in the areas of education, employment, community living, and community integration. These key areas of the transition process are crucial for success in adulthood. A summary of principal conclusions drawn from the current literature and suggestions for future research are provided.

Key Words: postschool transition • autism spectrum disorders • community integration

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 24, No. 2, 77-88 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1088357608329827


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