Upon reaching adulthood, families also face their own challenges, as they must find a balance between supporting their son or daughter as needed and avoiding overprotection . The first step would be to discuss as a family what support needs might be required and to respect the adult's educational preferences regarding their autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It would be helpful to assess whether the person needs some initial support to practice the situation and to know when to withdraw (such as assistance with transportation, errands, etc.).

In academic matters, it may be necessary to seek support from a counselor who understands the specific characteristics of ASD. The academic counselor should be able to explain the necessary steps and challenges the individual with ASD will face so they can make informed decisions (it's worth noting that this same problem can sometimes be found in the non-autistic population: a lack of information when choosing a course of study). Furthermore, at the educational level, in Spanish educational institutions, students should be able to request support from professionals who can work with them to assess whether any methodological adaptations are needed, or to provide assistance with the sequencing or timing of subjects. I know of several universities that offer this service, but there is still much progress to be made, as some faculty members still lack the necessary training and awareness.