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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
