The following is a non-exhaustive list of websites of other organizations that provide information about autism across the lifespan.

Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA)

This website provides brief summaries of the concerns that may arise regarding housing, employment, and community integration for adults with autism spectrum disorders. There are links to efforts of the AFAA to increase appropriate housing and residential supports, as well as their initiatives to improve employment opportunities and community integration. The housing information is especially useful since it may be an overlooked area for many adults.

Autism Wellbeing

Autism Wellbeing offers information about programs being developed to enrich the lives of “more significantly involved individuals with classic autism”. This website provides links to resources that discuss current initiatives and issues regarding the transition to adulthood for this population, and shares information about evidence-based program choices. The organization recognizes that the needs of individuals with autism change throughout their lives, and supports specific programs for teens and young adults, adults in mid-life, seniors and elders.

Autism New Jersey

Whether or not you live in New Jersey, the links found on this comprehensive website provide resources that help make the transition process a smooth one. Common concerns are broken down by age (e.g., Transition 14-21 years and Adults 21+ years). Links to such topics as Understanding Guardianship, Sheltered Workshops, and Aging Out of the School System offer information about financial and behavioral/instructional supports available throughout the transition and beyond.

Autism Society

The Autism Society website offers guidelines to assist families with transition planning as an individual with ASD moves through school into adulthood. The focus is on identifying an individual’s interests, abilities, and needs. Quick links on the left side of the page lead to information regarding employment, housing, and social/ relationships, as well as to valuable supports for self-advocacy.

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation

While not endorsing any of the websites listed, this foundation’s website provides links to various resources that may not typically be considered during the transition process. These include resources for legal information, religious services, recreational programs, safety and community issues, and art, music and theater programs, as well as vocational and educational resources.

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