Video - Autism: Coming of Age

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are some of the most complex disabilities that families can face. Autism: Coming of Age is a documentary that examined the hopes, fears and challenges of parents raising children with autism. That study, conducted by Harris Interactive, one of the leading consumer research companies in the U.S., revealed the top concerns of families living with autism. These include:

- Independence
- Financial well-being
- Quality of life
- Employment
- Housing needs
- Education
- Health
- The child’s longevity

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