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The paper reviewed studies in this country and abroad and discussed following issues: social adaptation in adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), stress or psychological burden which the family members bear, supports the family members can be provided, problems in adaptive behaviors and mental health which adolescents/adults with ASD exhibit. Furthermore, we addressed what kinds of supports have to be offered to adolescents/adults with ASD and the family members in this country: As adolescent a/adults with ASD and their family show vulnerability to stress, it is suggested that appropriate supports be provided for adolescents/adults with ASD (e.g. cognitive behavior therapy) as well as for the family (e.g. parent training). Therefore, we have to establish psychosocial support systems which can be provided for this vulnerable population everywhere in the country.
