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Adolescence is a time of transition for youngsters with autism as well as for others. Greater interest in social interaction, acquisition of basic self-care behaviors, and familiarity with the requirements of being in a group and in a school classroom place autistic adolescents in a different position in terms of “readiness to learn” than they could have taken 4 or 5 years earlier. In addition increasing concern about vocational skills and potential for community living often influence the goals and expectations set for autistic adolescents by families and professionals.
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Lord, C., O’Neill, P.J. (1983). Language and Communication Needs of Adolescents with Autism. In: Schopler, E., Mesibov, G.B. (eds) Autism in Adolescents and Adults. Current Issues in Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9345-1_4
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