Navigating uncharted territory: exploring the formation of Relationships among Emerging Adults with ASD (Autism Spectrum disorder) a) Describe the topic area- i.e., recent trends, demographics, statistics, and epidemiological data, if available and state why this topic is important b) Apply a developmental perspective and make a clear link to human behavior theory for the particular life stage being addressed c) Summarize current journals and scholarly texts; d) Outline implications for social work practice- macro, clinical, or both including relevant field or professional work experience (see description below) and The number of references for this paper is unlimited.