Emerging Practice: Adults with Autism

When I saw “Adults with Autism” as an emerging practice in occupational therapy, I knew this is what I wanted to write my next blog post on.  People with autism are supported with OT services until they turn 22 within the school system according to the Individuals with Disabilities Act. However, after that they are on their own. Children with autism get older everyday, and have to make the decision of what to do after high school. Adults with autism need to have more opportunities for occupational therapy in community services.  As OTs, we need to have more integration programs from high school into the real world. This could include a wide variety of programs including potentially helping them find a job.

https://www.aota.org/Practice/Rehabilitation-Disability/Emerging-Niche/Autism.aspx