Adults with autism, Aspergers & PDD-NOS
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 below provide information and practical tips on dealing with the many issues
that arise as an adult on the autism spectrum:
Information, help & fact sheets
Adults
thinking of getting a diagnosis
Adults
with autism
Adults
with Asperger's syndrome
Are
autism & Aspergers disabilities or not?
Partners
of people on the autism spectrum
When
relationships are about to end
Coping
with stress on the autism spectrum
Deep
breathing as a relaxation technique
Strategies
for social interaction
Guide
to body language in a non-autistic world
Coping
with panic attacks
Strategies
for handling depression
Coping
with anger on the autism spectrum
Getting
your life organized
Self-confidence
& the social game
The
transition from school to college
Choosing
the right job
Holding
down a job
Bullying
in the workplace
Flirting,
dating, sexual relationships
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy
Autistic
culture
Neurodiversity
& the autism spectrum
Human
rights & autism
The
Autism Rights Movement
Survival guide for adults with Asperger's syndrome
This comprehensive guide to living with Asperger's syndrome
was written by Mark Segar. It covers diverse issues such as stress, body
language, eye contact, conversation skills, making friends, dating and employment.
Click here
to go to the first page.
Personal stories from adults on the spectrum
Inside
view of autism by Temple Grandin
Beware
the alien - life on another planet
What
makes Sybelle an aspie?
Don't
mourn for us
Life
as a woman on the autism spectrum
An
adult aspie answers questions from parents
If
I knew then what I know now
Fighting
resentment against a non-autistic world
Hope
and positive thinking
What
does being different mean?
Stigma,
depression and Asperger's syndrome
Tips
for parents from an adult with Asperger's
personal stories about relationships
Friendships,
general relationships and Asperger's
Speak
the truth or act the diplomat?
Learning
social skills
Social
problems and understanding emotions
Substituting
intellect for emotional empathy
To
tell or not to tell (someone about my Asperger's)
Dating
issues for adults with Asperger's syndrome
What's
at the center of the universe?
From
diagnosis to my current circumstances
personal stories about employment issues
Employment
and Asperger's syndrome
Advice
for employers of aspie workers
Making
the transition from school to work
personal stories about sensory problems
Sensory
problems & visual thinking
Interview
with Temple Grandin on living with autism
When
the world won't shut up - sound sensitivity
