Introduction -- Characteristics of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders -- Autism spectrum disorders and the family -- Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood -- Effective secondary education and transition for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders -- Postsecondary education for students with autism spectrum disorders -- Instructional and behavioral interventions to promote quality of life -- Behavioral interventions for complex communication and social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Teaching functional communication to adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Positive behavior support for adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Skill-building interventions for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Sexuality and relationships for individuals with autism spectrum disorders -- Toward a balanced leisure lifestyle for adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Employment, independence, aging, and policy -- Meaningful employment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders -- Facilitating successful independent living skills for adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders -- Aging, estate planning, and funding services for adults with autism spectrum disorders -- Legal issues and autism spectrum disorders.
Summary:
"We've edited this collection of chapters on evidence-based and promising practices for adults with ASD. During the past 25 years or so there has been a concomitant increase in research and publications regarding the identification, assessment, and education of these children. This heavy focus on children is understandable given the promise of early identification and intervention. However, there remains a paucity of research and guidelines that focus on the issues that face adults with ASD. We asked a number of the leading researchers to write chapters on critical issues related to the well-being of adults with ASD. Each set of authors was asked to review the current literature associated with a wide array of topics. In addition to reviewing key research, each chapter provides some examples of how specific features and strategies may influence a hypothetical case in terms of practical decision making."-- Provided by publisher.
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