{
  "abstract": "Abstract Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with varied trajectories through the lifespan, leading to individualized patterns of strengths and challenges. Longitudinal autism cohort studies show the importance of developmental and adaptive skills starting in the early years, followed by emerging co-occurring conditions, and opportunities for autonomy and community participation when approaching adulthood. Studies of interventions to support developmental outcomes in autistic children have shown benefits; however, adverse events from therapies and outcomes prioritized by autistic people must be incorporated. Programs for autistic children and youth are making some progress by including members of diverse communities, developing and adapting interventions to meet their needs. Most importantly, autistic people have highlighted the many contributors to a ‘good life’, prominent among which are acceptance and meaningful inclusion. This review summarizes the latest evidence about developmental trajectories and outcomes among autistic children and youth, and how this translates into clinical practice and policy.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G 1R8",
        "Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8"
      ],
      "name": "Melanie Penner"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Autism Research Centre, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5G 0B7",
        "Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, 116 St and 85 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3"
      ],
      "name": "Lonnie Zwaigenbaum"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, 116 St and 85 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3"
      ],
      "name": "Nicholas Piroddi"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3K3"
      ],
      "name": "Saebom Park"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Pediatrics, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8"
      ],
      "name": "Ripudaman Singh Minhas"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Autism Alliance of Canada, PO Box 43081, RPO Sheppard Centre, North York, Ontario, Canada, M2N 6N1"
      ],
      "name": "Deepa Singal"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Advances in supporting development in autistic children and youth",
  "uid": "cef07cb1-6e29-52bc-b63b-9089e44b60d1"
}