The Development of Community-Based Programs for Autistic Adolescents.

Now that its legislative mandate has been expanded to include services to autistic adolescents and adults, North Carolina's statewide program (TEACCH) has been developing the materials and programs necessary to serve these older clients in community-based settings The development of diagnostic, assessment, and curriculum materials along with a full range of day and residential programs is described along with efforts at intensive intervention and sex education Although TEACCH's adolescent program is only in a preliminary stage, its efforts may be of use to others pursuing similar goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]