Adults Count!

A Survey on Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Ontario

Study by Stoddart, K.P., Burke, L., Muskat, B. & Manett, J.

The Redpath Centre and University of Toronto Supported by The Ontario Partnership for Adults with Aspergers and Autism

It has been two decades since there has been a provincial survey on adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Ontario. Since the 1990s, there have been major changes to the population of adults that are identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, but few changes to funded services. Many adults seen in clinical practice report that their ASD and related symptoms provide challenges that are not met by our current service system. A lack of services often leads to unfulfilled potential and increased symptom expression. One way of supporting requests for increased funding and services is through the collection of survey data.

It is time to ensure that the needs of all adult Ontarians with ASDs are met.