Perspective: Adult sibling with profound Autism
Early Life, Diagnosis, and Family Response Mostafavi’s brother was born in 1995, when she was just two years old. During pregnancy and early infancy, his development seemed uncomplicated. However, at
Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving
Introduction Nicholas defines the presentation objectives and summarizes current literature on the transition experiences of autistic individuals (5:30). Specifically, he notes that support needs are not well understood across care and
Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care
Introduction to transitions Carrie Cuomo outlines the presentation objectives (00:56) and notes that individuals with autism do not receive health care transition services (HCTS) at the same rate as their non-autistic peers (2:09).
Part 1: Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan
Sensory processing in autism Sensory processing difficulties are a diagnostic feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder as described in the DSM-V (3:15). In fact, between 93% and 96% of individuals with autism
Challenges of Medical Care for Seniors
Common medical challenges for autistic aging adults Bauman emphasizes the importance of providing optimal – not minimal – medical care for adults and seniors with autism. She explains that due
