Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults

Recent research shows that approximately 70% of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have at least one, if not multiple, co-occurring mental health conditions.

Dr. Vanessa Bal, Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism; Associate Professor, GSAPP; Director, LifeSPAN ASD Lab and RCAAS-Psychological Services Clinic; Co-director of Research, RCAAS, addresses this topic in Autism Speaks's Expert Q&A: Dr. Vanessa Bal discusses gaps in mental health care for autistic adults.

Dr. Bal discusses the biggest gaps in the care available for autistic adults with co-occurring mental health conditions and shares potential directions for future research. She also suggests the helpful resource, A Mental Health Guide for Autistic College Students, viewable here.

Read the full blog post, here.