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
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,
Part 2: Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home
Sensory processing in autism Sensory processing, or “how we interact with the world around us,” is integral to daily function and quality of life (2:20). The presenter describes it as an
Transition to Adulthood
Background Shore discusses his experience with autism diagnosis and treatment (4:34) and outlines the home-based early intervention program his parents created during his youth (6:30). He describes the ability-based approach of his parents
Sensory Processing and Autism
What is sensory processing Sensory processing (SP) is “the neurological process of how we use the things we sense to make sense of the world around us.” (2:50). Human beings have
The Intersection of Race and Disability
Background Davis gives context for her area of research, explaining that it came out of noticing the apparent dismissal of the Black population in autism research and the lack of