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When you google kids on the Autism Spectrum, a plethora of results come up. Things such as symptoms and therapies. There are many things that tell you what to look for in a child who has Autism and many ways to help them. About 1.5 million results come up for children.

When you google the same for adults, things such as adult services, dating, employment and lack of support. For the adults, about 1/3 of the results show up.

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Self-determination is a set of skills that enables an individual to be the casual agent in life.

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The lack of social skills hinder the success with job interviews and interpersonal aspects of employment.

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Making choices

Decision making

Goal setting and attainment

Problem solving

Self regulation

Student-directed learning skills

Self advocacy

Self-awareness

Self-knowledge

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Issues of personal safety and sexual mistreatment become an increasing concern.

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Finding suitable housing for Adults is becoming harder and harder. Spectrum News says " states are increasingly refusing to pay for disabled adults to live in large residential communities designed for them."

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It can be a struggle to form friendships, let alone intimate relationships

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Cultural considerations

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Why is Person Centered Planning Important

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Why is Person Centered Planning Important

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It requires a collaboration between the person who has ASD with their family, friends or teachers. This collaboration gives them the opportunity to make a plan focused on their desired future outcomes. Person centered planning is focused on the strengths, interests and preferences of the individual with ASD so the plan is more personalized and will therefore be more beneficial.
Person Centered Planning is important because it helps the individual learn how to think and choose for themselves while setting goals. It also helps the individual learn how to be more independent which is very helpful as they get older.

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Romantic relationships are often harder to cultivate for those on the Spectrum. College student, Stephen Shore is on the spectrum and said  "Looking back, other people’s signs of romantic interest seemed to almost always get lost in translation."

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Self-management can be an issue with personal hygiene, money management, household responsibilities, and time management.

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Making decisions is often difficult for people on the spectrum. Especially decisions that need to be made quickly or those that involve change in routine. It can cause more anxiety and depression, and adults often just avoid decision making all together.

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Making decisions is often difficult for people on the spectrum. Especially decisions that need to be made quickly or those that involve change in routine. It can cause more anxiety and depression, and adults often just avoid decision making all together.

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-Similarities:The both struggle with independence.

-Similarities: They Both struggle making friends and finding acceptence.

-Similarities: In an education, professional, or social setting they aren't trusted or taken seriously.
-Similarities: They both struggles finding Jobs an opportunities to be apart of the community.

-Differences: Adults are expected to live on their own, kids are expected to live with their family.
-Differences: College students on the spectrum do not have an IEP.

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What is the Focus of Person Centered Planning?

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What is the Focus of Person Centered Planning?

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Person centered planning is focused on the individual that the plan is for. In an IEP (Individualized education program) meeting, the student gets to share what they want their goals to be. The student's strengths and preferences are taken into consideration.

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The articles for Adults seem to be links to find services, or articles about Adults on the spectrum being ignored. 

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The articles for Adults seem to be links to find services, or articles about Adults on the spectrum being ignored. 

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The resources for children seem to be aimed at the parents, obviously because the parent is usually the primary caregiver. You find lots of articles about symptoms, the "hidden potential of kids on the spectrum" and links to early intervention programs.