Growing up on the spectrum: How High-functioning Young Adults with Autism Transition to Independence
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder do not learn the self-determination and communication skills or receive the planning support during high school that they need to transition successfully into adulthood. As a result, this population has the worst employment outcomes of any group with disabilities, despite having a high potential to succeed in postsecondary occupations. The unique challenges faced by high-functioning individuals, especially communication deficits, hinder them from succeeding in postsecondary ventures. Research has found that this population greatly benefits from using person-centered planning approaches to transition, participating in social skills training, and by being included in activities and classes with their typically-developing peers. This review will discuss various models of transition, employment, and social skills training, and will make suggestions for future models.
Author: Brittany Walker
Institution: University of Puget Sound
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W222119039