This exploratory pilot study examined perspectives of family members of young adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder regarding the experiences, and level of support their child or sibling received, throughout their years in general education, into early adulthood, and their perception as to the young person’s overall current quality of life. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four family members (mainly mothers) of autistic young adults and analysed thematically. Family members were selected to capture more accurately the nature and extent of supports in place in the general education system during the autistic person’s childhood years. Where relevant, perceived challenges pertaining to third-level education were identified including social, residential, and academic supports. The lack of support with transitions from secondary to third-level education and into the workplace was highlighted. Barriers to employment included communication and social interaction difficulties alongside perceived employers’ prejudice. The pilot findings highlight the need for support throughout the general education journey and a continuation of accessible support services beyond the age of eighteen for autistic individuals. The study will be extended to gain the perspective from the young person’s point of view of services and supports in tertiary education and/or employment.

这项探索性的试点研究调查了被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍的年轻成人的家庭成员对他们的孩子或兄弟姐妹在他们接受普通教育的岁月中所获得的支持水平和支持水平的看法，以及他们对自闭症谱系障碍的看法。年轻人目前的整体生活质量。对自闭症青年的四名家庭成员（主要是母亲）进行了半结构化访谈，并进行了专题分析。选择家庭成员是为了更准确地捕捉自闭症患者童年时期普通教育系统中支持的性质和范围。在相关的情况下，确定了与三级教育有关的感知挑战，包括社会、住宿和学术支持。强调了从中等教育过渡到高等教育和进入工作场所缺乏支持。就业障碍包括沟通和社会交往困难以及雇主的偏见。试点结果强调了在整个通识教育过程中需要支持，并且需要继续为 18 岁以上的自闭症患者提供无障碍支持服务。该研究将得到扩展，以从年轻人的角度了解高等教育和/或就业方面的服务和支持。试点结果强调了在整个通识教育过程中需要支持，并且需要继续为 18 岁以上的自闭症患者提供无障碍支持服务。该研究将得到扩展，以从年轻人的角度了解高等教育和/或就业方面的服务和支持。试点结果强调了在整个通识教育过程中需要支持，并且需要继续为 18 岁以上的自闭症患者提供无障碍支持服务。该研究将得到扩展，以从年轻人的角度了解高等教育和/或就业方面的服务和支持。