ADULTS WITH AUTISM OR
ASPERGER'S, PDD-NOS OR RELATED DISORDERS
As with children, adults on the autism spectrum
vary widely in terms of their ability to fit in with a non-autistic
world. One adult may have severe intellectual disabilities and need
constant full time care, while another may have a family, employment
and friends, but struggle with certain issues.
Adults with autism, Asperger's syndrome or PDD-NOS,
will be affected by what is often called the triad of impairments.
This means that problems will be experienced to varying degrees
with social communication, social understanding and imagination.
A common feeling among adults on the autism spectrum is they feel
as if they are living on a foreign planet where they are unsure
of the 'rules' for social interaction, behavior and communication.
The fact sheets and personal stories below offer
information and practical tips on dealing with the many issues that
arise as an adult on the autism spectrum.
Introduction for adults with autism or asperger's syndrome
Adults
thinking of getting a diagnosis
Adults
with autism
Adults
with Asperger's syndrome
Are
autism & Aspergers disabilities or not?
communication & relationship issues
Partners
of people with Asperger's syndrome
When
relationships are about to end
Coping
with stress on the autism spectrum
Strategies
for social interaction
Guide
to body language in a non-autistic world
Flirting,
dating, sexual relationships
The social game & self-confidence
emotions & lifeskills
Deep
breathing as a relaxation technique
Coping
with panic attacks
Strategies
for handling depression
Coping
with anger on the autism spectrum
Getting
your life organized
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
studies & employment
Making
the move from school to college
Finding
the right job
Keeping
your job
Bullying
in the workplace
culture, politics & social issues
Autistic
culture
Neurodiversity
& the autism spectrum
Human
rights & autism
The
Autism Rights Movement
Survival guide for adults with Asperger's syndrome
Introduction
to Marc Segar's Survival Guide
Personal
analysis of having Asperger's syndrome
Worry
& Asperger's syndrome
Looking
on the bright side
Body
language, Asperger's & boundaries
Eye
contact, tone of voice & dress sense
Distortions
of the truth
Conversations,
names & general knowledge
Humor
& conflict
Invitations
& personal security
Finding
the right friends
Keeping
a clean slate
Telling
others about being autistic
Education
Living
away from home
Using
phones & looking after guests
Employment,
job interviews & Asperger's syndrome
Driving
Traveling
overseas
Social
life, dating & sex
Commentary
on Marc's work and its continuation
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