The adult autistic community communicated to Autism SA that they felt that there was a lack of relevant supports and services specifically developed for adults. Many felt that resources were developed for children and had been modified to support adults.

The Project Team used the below process to identify the material included in the Autistics’ Guide to Adulthood:

1. Literature review – identified the Australian communities wants and needs outlined in research.
2. A National survey- identified the broader Autistics communities needs and wants.
3. Key Word Searches- were used to identify topics that people searched online for.
4. Research on specific topics was completed.
5. Resources and references including research, websites, books, videos, internal resources (Adult Social Program) were used to support the development of the content.
6. Interviews with autistic experts were conducted and included in the content.
7. The National Advisory Group supported the development of the modules, and provided personal insight and experiences throughout the modules.
8. The expertise of the Content Writers employed – autistic and professional – was utilised.

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