Youth with Autism Benefit from Services that Improve Transitions to Adulthood

Youth with autism face particular challenges as they become adults. New research supported by the Autism Speaks Foundation showed that even though most youth with autism and their families received at least some transition and support services prior to their enrollment in the federal initiative, Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (PROMISE), many did not receive key services like case management, employment services, benefits counseling, or financial education. Mathematica’s study of the impact after 18 months of PROMISE on youth with autism include key findings.