Below is a link to a PowerPoint presentation that sums up the available research on the topic of Recreation and Leisure for Youth with High Functioning Autism (HFA). It talks about why participation in recreation and leisure activities is important for individuals with HFA, what are the barriers or what makes participating in community activities difficult , and how to overcome these barriers to increase active engagement in the community. The PowerPoint includes some information provided by youth with HFA on what they think are the barriers for them and what they think we should do about it. Youth voice matters! Also included, is a a full research paper on the topic written by me if you are interested in reading it.
Recreation and Leisure in the DMV for Youth with High Functioning Autism 