Nice to see that WPIX-TV in New York City recognizes that autism doesn't just affect children. There are so many adults with autism who are in need of services, especially when transitioning from the board of education services to adult programs. Thanks to Dr. Charles Cartwright, Director of the YAI Autism Center, for putting it out there that we need more services for adults.
A growing population of adults with autism spectrum dissorders are in dire need of special services that some families don't even know exist. With statistics suggesting that autism cases have been on the rise over the past decade, the need for these resources will ultimately surpass what's available to them.
"We are in no way ready to accommodate this growing community," said Dr. Charles Cartwright of the YAI Network, a group of not-for-profit agencies that provides services for individuals with developmental and learning disabilities. According to Dr. Cartwright, these vital services become more scarce especially after a child moves into adulthood and "ages-out" of the system.
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