This Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America listserv is RESTRICTED to FAMILY MEMBERS of Adolescents and Adults, age 17 with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) who reside in PENNSYLVANIA.

Together, we learn about the needs of adults in the whole spectrum of Autism, including Autism/Mental Retardation (MR), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Nos (PDD-Nos), Asperger (AS) and other related neurological disorders.

Its purpose is to share information and provide support for families who are concerned about the daily needs and future of adults with ASD in Pennsylvania.

There is a crucial need to implement life span adult services, including employment and appropriate housing.

Parents had no choice as to what disability nor what level of functioning in the Autism Spectrum Disorder their older adolescent or adult children would have.

ALL members of this group shall work together as an unity. We can learn much from each other, by learning about the diversity of needs and strengths of adults with ASD.

The FamiliesOfAdultsAutism-ASAPhiily listserv was created by the
ASA Phila. Adult Services Committee, who are family members of individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, from adolescence to adulthood.

Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
http://www.asaphilly.org/

Other listservs with ASA Philly-
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/asaphilly/
for families & professionals. Moderated listserv
for information sharing.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TALKASAPhilly/
Restricted to parents, relatives & caregivers of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, who are interested in an exchange of information & support. Messages are posted without the moderator's approval.