van Schalkwyk Gerrit I, Volkmar Fred R
Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2017 Apr;26(2):329-339. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2016.12.013.
Improved outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have opened a range of potential pathways during the transition to adulthood. These include attending college, entering the labor force, and achieving a degree of independent living. Less cognitively able individuals may be eligible for state benefits and may enter supported employment programs. Those attending college require careful support and planning. Practitioners need to be familiar with the unique needs of young adults with ASD. Further research should attempt to define the priorities of individuals and families with ASD making this transition and clarify the value of existing supports and interventions.
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）患者预后的改善为他们向成年期过渡开辟了一系列潜在途径。这些途径包括上大学、进入劳动力市场以及实现一定程度的独立生活。认知能力较弱的个体可能有资格获得国家福利，并可能进入支持性就业项目。那些上大学的人需要仔细的支持和规划。从业者需要熟悉患有ASD的年轻人的独特需求。进一步的研究应试图明确处于这一过渡阶段的ASD患者及其家庭的优先事项，并阐明现有支持和干预措施的价值。
