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Programs for young adults with autism near me

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Overview

Pennsylvania offers two programs for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS): the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP). Both programs are designed for residents of Pennsylvania who are age 21 and older and have a diagnosis of autism. These programs are evidence-based and outcome-driven models which have been designed to assist participants in gaining the greatest level of independence possible, encourage involvement in community life, improve social skills and provide support to caregivers.

This resource provides program and financial eligibility criteria information, a description of the programs, and a comparison of the services provided by each program.

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What are autistic adults entitled to?

If you have an official diagnosis of autism, you are able to seek protection and accommodations in all federally funded programs – employment, housing, community living, etc. – under this law.

How do you treat autism in young adults?

There are many types of therapy that can be helpful for autistic adults, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), physical therapy, or occupational therapy. A psychologist can provide general counseling or therapy either individually or in a group setting.

What happens to autistic adults after high school?

But more than half of kids with autism remain unemployed or unenrolled in school in the two years after high school. Roughly half of young adults with autism have never held a paying job. Many of these young adults also age out of school-based autism services and also struggle to find health care.

What resources are available for autism?

Autism Resources.
AutismOne. ... .
Autism Research Institute. ... .
Autism Resources. ... .
Autism Society of California. ... .
California Autism Foundation. ... .
The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. ... .
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Autism Information Center. ... .
Family Autism Network..