title: A Life of One's Own: Challenges in the Transition from Childhood to Adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
abstract: This is a very delicate age for Cameron, with his eighteenth birthday looming like a big exit sign. Should I establish guardianship? Am I limiting his independence if I do? Am I putting him at risk if I don't? Will he be able to earn a meaningful living and be able to support himself? If not, are there supports available for him, aside from me? These questions weigh heavy on my mind, as time seems to speed up the older Cameron gets. I am encouraged by the pride Cameron shows in his independence, and hope that pride continues to grow, along with his independence.
authors.affiliation: Professor and the director of graduate studies in the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Kayhan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Parsi
authors.affiliation: Lecturer in the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Nanette
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Elster
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder; D003657:Decision Making; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004608:Eligibility Determination; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage; D007348:Insurance, Health; D007872:Legal Guardians; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D058991:Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; D060305:Transition to Adult Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States