Transition into adulthood is difficult for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and their families. The parents of teenagers and adults with ASD have special worries:
- Now that my child is out of school, are there ASD services available to meet my child’s needs as he/she gets older?
- Will I have input into the ASD services that my child receives?
- Will my son/daughter be safe?
- Will he/she continue to learn new skills and mature socially?
- Will ASD services staff understand my child’s unique needs?
- Will my son/daughter be able to get a job?
- Will my son/daughter actively participate in the community?
- Will ASD services staff be prepared to meet the medical needs of my child?
- How will any behavioral challenges be handled?
- If my son/daughter is too difficult to manage, will he/she be sent home or discharged?
Breakthrough offers a continuum of services including residential services, in-home services, a Saturday therapeutic recreation program, day services & a social group for adults with Asperger’s syndrome. http://www.breakthroughknoxville.com