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Emerging Adults. Historically, there were more clear cut markers of adulthood?Financial independenceFull time jobMarriageKids?Currently, many of these norms are completely thrown offAverage age of first marriageDifficulty getting job with sustainable incomeGlobal economy in financial crisis
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1. Parenting Emerging Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder Christopher D. Watson, Psy.D.
www.discoveryourstrengths.net
2. Emerging Adults Historically, there were more clear cut markers of adulthood…
Financial independence
Full time job
Marriage
Kids…
Currently, many of these norms are completely thrown off
Average age of first marriage
Difficulty getting job with sustainable income
Global economy in financial crisis
3. What Might Neurotypical Emerging Adults Look Like? Some live at home, or “boomerang”
May have jaded perspective on traditional values/roles, but be more concerned about the “big picture”
May not be overly concerned about rushing to land career job
May still be partying like they are in college well into late-20’s and early 30’s
4. Why Are Markers of Adulthood Important for Parents? Sense of being “done” Reinvent new sense of self after formal parenting role is over Shift financial and other resources toward next phase of life Redefine relationship with adult children Instructor Advisor Protector Supporter