Employment Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Employment/Vocational Skills, Sensory Issues | 1 Comment »In a previous article, several obstacles to employment faced by persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) were discussed in detail. In this article, the next step – the methods of reducing or eliminating obstacles – will be described. ...
Employment Obstacles Faced by Adults with Autism
Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Employment/Vocational Skills | 3 Comments »Individuals with high-functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger’s syndrome are chronically under- and un-employed. These individuals are often fully capable of performing the duties outlined in the job description, but face other obstacles they cannot overcome alone. Vocational support ...
Adult Autism Awareness Day – April 18, 2009
Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Education/Academic Skills, Employment/Vocational Skills, Miscellaneous | 1 Comment »The first annual Adult Autism Awareness Day was held on a beautiful spring morning, April 18th, 2009, at the University of Pittsburgh. The purpose of the event was to create awareness of our adult autism community, demonstrate the importance ...
Creativity and Adults with Autism
Friday, June 5th, 2009 Posted in Education/Academic Skills, Employment/Vocational Skills, Miscellaneous, Research, Restricted/Repetitive Interests, Sensory Issues | 1 Comment »Creativity is defined as an idea or behavior that is: Original, and Useful or adaptive Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD; diagnoses including Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified) are not typically known for being highly creative. The ...
Names of Autism: Adult Diagnoses
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Posted in Miscellaneous | 3 Comments »What’s the difference between high functioning autism and Asperger’s? What do ASD and PDD-NOS stand for? In a field that is rapidly growing as research is conducted and public awareness increases, it is hard to keep up with ...
Myths about Adults with High-Functioning Autism
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Posted in Miscellaneous, Sensory Issues | 2 Comments »Autism awareness is on the rise. However, there are still misconceptions regarding the abilities and mental status of adults with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s. For example, who hasn’t heard that people with autism are savants who hate ...
Eye Contact and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Posted in Communication Skills, Sensory Issues, Social Skills | 1 Comment »Autism, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), is primarily a social disorder. Of the many social skills deficits common to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), one of the most common, and disconcerting, ...
Social Skills and Adults with Asperger’s Disorder
Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Social Skills | 59 Comments »Asperger’s Disorder is an Autism Spectrum Disorder primarily characterized by a deficit in social interaction. The following article will detail the social skills difficulties experienced by adults with Asperger’s, followed by suggestions for psychosocial interventions. Impairment in Social Interaction Individuals with ...
