The Breakaway - Transitioning Autistic Adolescents into Adulthood

Dr. Tom Welch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents for adulthood. Dr. Welch shares key skills parents can help foster while also setting appropriate goals for their child's future. As he shared, "You're working toward a goal where you are in influencer but not in control. It's messy but It's what we all want...greater independence."

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