So they are not as responsible as, say, a working adult.2.

I was born and raised in New York (Queens), but lived in NJ most of my adult life.

Secondly, when I do get an "adult" job I don't feel necessary to follow the norm and invest it in a 401k where I don't have too much input on how whether or not that money makes me more money in the long run! 

A group of other Autistic adults, along with myself, are working out a program[ among others, it's more a holistic approach] where Autistics can create their artwork [jewelry, paintings, etc.] and our groups will be helping with the marketing, etc. so that people can make a sustainable income from their work.Including other, non[Autistic individuals would be awesome combined with your suggestion could prove to be no less than a miracle for tens or hundreds of thousands of "uniquely wired" individuals. 

He asks for a gift card to buy supplies but demands it be from an adult book store.

You can stick a sign out but wind up with someone wanting 4 adults with their children and grandchildren.

I was told that you have to be 21 in the US to be considered an adult is that true?

I mean, we're adults and have to use our own judgment about things.

What it does it allows you to hit the ground running versus learning how to craw, walk and grow into an adult.

Hi REI and thank you for the welcome to BP.I am from Southern California, married for the last 27 years, with two adult sons....