Planning a future
As your child becomes an adult, through treatment and individualized education, his or her symptoms may lessen.
However, autism is likely to affect the individual throughout his or her life. They will probably always have
difficulty relating to others and communicating effectively.
The good news is that many adults with autism are able to live meaningful, productive, and independent lives. And,
for those who are severely affected and unable to live on their own, some early planning and public resources can
help to assure the best possible life for your adult child.
- Planning for your autistic child’s future
It’s important to start thinking at an early stage about how your child’s life will play out. This is especially true if the child will need lifelong care. Having a plan for the future will alleviate stress for you, family members, and even the autistic child.
- Finding the right living arrangements
There are several options for living arrangements for adults with autism.
- Making the leap from school to a career or job
Probably the best advice that can be given regarding helping your child to make the leap from school to a career or job is to take it slowly.
- Finding a fitting job
Many adults with autism find employment in areas that were once their obsessions
- Financial and insurance implications
Caring for a person with autism can be very costly. Treatment may be ongoing throughout the person’s life.
- Strategies for everyday living
Financial and employment issues aside, just carrying out normal daily activities like getting out of bed and getting ready for work can present unique challenges for adult autistics.
Planning a future
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Summary:
Early intervention for your ASD child is necessary to meet his or her immediate needs, as we’ve discussed before,
but it’s also important to think about your autistic child’s future at an early stage. Where will your child live
when he or she is an adult? How will you manage the transition from school to career or job? What about financial
considerations, insurance, social life, and religious activities? By deciding the answers to these questions early,
based on your child’s needs and abilities, and his or her input if he or she is able, and putting them in writing,
you will have clear goals that you and your child can work toward as he or she grows into adulthood. This will lead
to greater fulfillment for everyone and ensure a good quality of life for your autistic child. You can create this
plan by yourself or you can get assistance.
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