title: Adults with autism: outcomes, family effects, and the multi-family group psychoeducation model.
abstract: Although an increasing number of individuals with autism spectrum disorders are entering adulthood, currently there are few evidence-based programs for individuals later in the life course. In this paper we present an overview of recent research on outcomes for adolescents and adults with ASD and highlight the role of the family for individuals with ASD during the transition to adulthood. We also discuss multi-family group psychoeducation as a promising model for use with individuals with ASD who are transitioning to adulthood.
authors.affiliation: Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1500 Highland Ave. Waisman Center, Madison, WI 53705, USA. lsmith@waisman.wisc.edu
authors.forename: Leann E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Jan S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Greenberg
authors.forename: Marsha R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Mailick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002659:Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Q000628:therapy*; D003479:Curriculum; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects