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Inside the Lab #05: Focus on Adults

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Episode 5: Assoc Professor Amanda Richdale, Dr Janine Manjiviona, Dr Debra Costley discuss adults with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Adults at International Meeting For Autism Research 2014, findings from Aspects We Belong Study, Why little research time has been focused on adults historically, shortage of clinical services for adults, challenges of diagnosis, the importance of relationships and social connections, education: learning support and social support, issues in gaining and keeping employment, being able to live independently, the influence of co-morbid conditions on adults, greater end-user engagement and Autism CRC. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

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