In the U.S., one in 31 children receives an autism diagnosis. Many face challenges with communication, which can affect their health, relationships, and quality of life. These challenges can become even harder when they prepare to enter adulthood and age out of child- and school-based services and supports.

This project will study how different factors affect communication outcomes in autism. These factors include personal differences, such as language skills, and outside influences, like support from family, access to services, and community resources. By looking at both types of factors, the project aims to better understand what helps or hinders communication outcomes in autism.