It’s never too late: teenagers with autism
by Patricia
“Early intervention is optimal, but it’s never too late.”
That was my favorite line from the Reaching an Autistic Teen story in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine. The piece was about the progress teens with autism can make with effective intervention.
Early intervention is important, but really, aren’t we all life-long learners? Teens with and without autism are capable of learning, developing new repertoires and increasing their quality of life. Parents and professionals often talk about the “window of opportunity” present in very young learners. Certainly young children with autism can make remarkable gains with effective intervention, but teens and adults with autism can also learn.
Easter Seals provides services and supports to individuals with autism throughout the lifespan. We believe learning is possible — at any age.