Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being
When we become older, we all hope to become wiser and happier, but we also know that someday we will decline. This decline is
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How Games Foster Social Connection
Learn about research that suggests that fostering game skills may serve as a lifelong bridge to engaging with peers. Handouts are online HERE
Gender and Autism
Gray Atherton, Ph.D., details the socialization of the female gender experience and how that plays into autism gender biases. The speaker discusses the experiences of autistic women,
Effective Coping Strategies for Sensory Differences and Executive Function
Drs. Greg Wallace and Goldie McQuaid share their research on strategies autistic adults develop to compensate for non-social challenges they experience, including sensory sensitivities and
From Special to H.A.P.P.Y.
Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D., considers a positive approach to psychoeducation for autistic individuals. He draws on over 25 years of experience to illustrate contemporary changes in autism intervention
Anthropomorphism and Autism
Dr. Gray Atherton, Ph.D., explores the connection between autism and anthropomorphism. She provides a brief historical and social context for anthropomorphism in our daily lives before
Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
David B. Nicholas, Ph.D., examines the transition to adulthood and its implications for autistic individuals. He presents the ecosystem mentality and discusses recent findings
How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life
Dr. Gray Atherton discusses the critical role of age and age of diagnosis in shaping the quality of life for autistic individuals. She provides a brief history
Autism and Pica
Dean Alexander, Ph.D., discusses pica, the ingestion of non-food substances, which has received insufficient attention as a common, sometimes lethal, form of self-injurious behavior. He discusses the
Pet Ownership and Autism
Gray Atherton, Ph.D., discusses pet ownership as it relates to autistic individuals. She gives context for the importance of this topic, details the theories underpinning her