Boosting Life Skills at Home: A New Way for Autistic Teens

Autistic teens often struggle with daily living skills (DLS). These skills are super important for their future. They help teens go to college, get jobs, and live on their own. But sadly, these skills don't come easy. Even if a teen is smart, they might still have a hard time with things like getting ready for school or managing money. This can be tough for both the teens and their caregivers. Imagine if there was a way to help these teens at home. Well, there is! A new online learning series was created just for this. It's designed to help caregivers teach their autistic teens important life skills. This isn't just any online course. It's based on proven methods that work. The best part? It's made for teens who don't have intellectual disabilities. These teens often miss out on learning these skills in school. So, how well does this online series work? A study was done to find out. The study looked at how well caregivers followed the lessons and how much the teens improved. The results were promising. Caregivers found the lessons easy to follow and helpful. The teens also liked the lessons and showed improvement in their skills. This shows that the online series is a practical way to support autistic teens and their families. The study also asked caregivers and teens about their thoughts on the lessons. They both gave it high marks for being useful, easy to do, and important. This is great news! It means the online series is not only effective but also liked by those who use it. This is a big win for autistic teens and their families. It gives them a new tool to help teens gain important life skills at home. But here's something to think about. While this online series is a great start, it's not the only solution. There are many different ways to support autistic teens. It's important to keep exploring new methods and improving existing ones. This way, we can give autistic teens the best chance to succeed in life.