I. Introduction : Characteristics of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders / Brenda Smith Myles, Amy Bixler Coffin, Donna J. Owens, and Courtney Yantes ; Autism spectrum disorders and the family / Lauren Pepa and Sandra L. Harris --

II. Transitioning from adolescence to adulthood : Effective secondary education and transition for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders / Michael L. Wehmeyer and Dianne Zager ; Postsecondary education for students with autism spectrum disorders / Jane Thierfeld Brown, Lorraine E. Wolf, and Christine Wenzel --

III. Instructional and behavioral interventions to promote quality of life : Behavioral interventions for complex communication and social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorders / Angelica Aguirre, John O-Neill, Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, and Valerie Boyer ; Teaching functional communication to adults with autism spectrum disorders / Russell Lang, Jeff Sigafoos, Larah van der Meer, Amarie Carnett, Vanessa A. Green, Giulio E. Lancioni, and Mark F. O'Reilly ; Positive behavior support for adults with autism spectrum disorders / Matt Tincani and Shannon Crozier ; Skill-building interventions for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders / Peter F. Gerhardt, Maria Fernanda Garcia, and Anthony Foglia -;; Sexuality and relationships for individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Jason C. Travers and Peggy Schaefer Whitby ; Toward a balanced leisure lifestyle for adults with autism spectrum disorders / Phyllis Coyne and Ann Fullerton

IV. Employment, independence, aging, and policy : Meaningful employment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders /

Paul Wehman, Pamela Sherron Targett, Carol Schall, and Staci Carr ; Facilitating successful independent living skills for adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders / Brenda Smith Myles, Daniel Steere, Cathy Pratt, Ruth Aspy, Barry G. Grossman, and Shawn A. Henry ; Aging, estate planning, and funding services for adults with autism spectrum disorders / Carol Markowitz ; Legal issues and autism spectrum disorders / Beverly L. Frantz and David W. Zellis.