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10 Jun 2015, 12:03 pm

AutismDigest.com wrote:
...The Peetes recognize that young and older adults on the spectrum are in a "forgotten group." So much focus has been on finding a "cure" for autism (Rodney does not believe there is one), early intervention, diagnoses, etc., that hardly anyone or organization has thought about the fact that these youngsters do indeed grow into adults. The Foundation wants more support for those "left by the way-side" young adults who need help in finding jobs, living arrangements, etc....

http://www.autismdigest.com/a-fathers-j ... e-spectrum

This is a good article all-around, but I was pleased to read that Rodney Peete is looking at ways to include adults with ASD in his HollyRod Foundation work. :D


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