What happens when autistic kids become adults?

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) August 2014 – Since 1987, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has skyrocketed more than 1,100 percent. Today, we spend $11.5 billion dollars a year on everything from educational programs to medical therapies to help those children.

But what happens when they become adults?

“Unfortunately, they often get lost,” said Dr. Christopher Hanks of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “For children, the care is fairly structured around them, but as they move into the adult-based care settings, these patients can really struggle and all too often are forgotten,” said Hanks.

In an effort to help those patients, Hanks has opened the Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST), a new clinic specifically designed to care for adults with autism spectrum disorders.

“We want to provide a place they can come for medical care knowing that we have an entire staff who truly understands their needs,” said Hanks. “Beyond that, we also look for things like continuing education courses or job opportunities to help them transition into a world that can be very intimidating for them,” he said.

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[EASsirenVids]

As someone with autism (I’m on the much more mild side but still have issues with schooling, etc to give you an idea), I can confirm that we are a tightly weaved community that loves to help each other and see each other grow and thrive. I was in special needs schooling for 3 and a half years, and when you’re in that sort of situation, you feel like a family. Everyone loves each other and we all look out for each other. I’ve since returned to normal schooling and things have been going great, but sometimes I do miss the family feeling I got while at special needs schooling, which is why I’m so grateful that people are dedicated to creating autism resources. I actually live in Columbus and while I myself probably won’t require these, I would definitely consider contributing to them because the more people you have supporting you that understand first hand, really makes a big difference. Just to everyone that does their best to make our lives better: thank you. It truly means the world.

[melissaevanego]

He's so cute. What a good guy!! I bet he came a long way. That's proof and a testament to early intervention and trained teachers

[UNDERDOGUNDERDOG]

As older parents with an autistic only son, we really worry about what will become of our son after we pass away.

[taylormick]

I have aspergers syndrome and it really does make me who I am today

[SINISTER]

the doctor sounds like a lighter voiced version of yoda 😂😂

[girlgamer]

I just don’t talk but it’s going away I was bullied for not being someone’s friend I am homeschooled and I have a chance to go to middle school if anyone can tell me some stuff that might change my mind that will mean the world to me

[flowerpower]

This is wonderfully caring of this doctor

[Autism-Prayer-Pet-Travel-Event]

i have a son which is autistic also but it was mild. im so worried since he is now turning 8. I love watching videos like this. to get ideas on what to do or not to do.❤

[FrancoCastillo]

i think that i will be a autistic adult

[eden.nd.]

This is fantastic, there really is so little for autistic adults to support independence, it's usually either having a lot of care from professionals & family or just struggling through life unsupported which leaves so many people not able to live a happy healthy life. I also think having autistic teachers & TAs in autistic schools is a really good idea, they can bring in knowledge that no amount of academia could provide.

[hakstheamazing]

Why is this is the musical ygs playlist?

[StuffIDo-ihsu]

well from my experience the american ones grow up with trauma from being thrown in locked rooms by special education teachers and a strong resentment for government. But what would i know im only traumatized.

[IMWATCHING]

0:37 look at this figure. xD, I bet he can fly.

[makaylagriffin]

I wish I could be there I have autism of spectrum but it is hard to travel and I don’t know if they will let me bring my cat with me

[ndn]

11.5 billion spent f that build a resort for them let them chill

[leix]

Autistic adult and yeah feel pretty hopeless not really sure what to do with my life to be honest

[SonicWage]

i’m an autistic kid and i’m doing great (i’m deathly obsessed with hit indie game geometry dash – made by robtop and moderated primarily by viprin)

[WalrusesAreTheOne]

I was actually BULLIED for seeking services as a self-diagnosed adult in Sacramento.

[CarGuysHub]

i'm also autistic, but i'm much more normal.