Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being
Aging in the general population Geurts outlines presentation goals and highlights the overlap of mental health, cognition, and quality of life (QoL) (7:20). She briefly describes a ten-year study on
Part 1: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time
Shattock details his son’s behaviors across his lifetime and describes the experiences of his family and community in creating supportive environments for Jamie and his peers. He recounts Jamie’s diagnosis,
Understanding Social Development in Autism
Introduction Lerner differentiates between social “skills” and theoretical mechanisms related to social engagement. He asserts that we should consider how individuals present in social contexts and how theoretical mechanisms relate
Aging and Autism
Lawson shares personal experiences as an adult with autism and describes how skewed perceptions of himself and his abilities have affected his life (1:30). He provides key differences between children
