Evaluating the College Transition Needs of Individuals with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Friday, February 11th, 2011 Posted in Communication Skills, Education/Academic Skills, Restricted/Repetitive Interests, Social Skills, Transition to College | 2 Comments »

This article by Diane Adreon and Jennifer Stella Durocher (2007) can be downloaded from SAGE online journals here. Authors Adreon and Durocher, both from the University of Miami/Nova Southwestern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, outline several aspects of ...

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 ...

Symptoms of Autism in Adults

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 Posted in Communication Skills, Education/Academic Skills, Employment/Vocational Skills, Restricted/Repetitive Interests, Sensory Issues, Social Skills | No Comments »

Clinical diagnostic criteria for autism includes: qualitative impairment in social skills, impairment in communication skills, and repetitive or stereotyped behaviors and interests. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), to receive an autism diagnosis the ...