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
Gender and Autism
Female gender experiences Atherton discusses the construction and socialization of the female gender experience, underscoring observed differences in toys, colors, expectations, and language used with female versus male children (2:15).
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
How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life
Introduction Atherton states that autism is a lifelong condition and highlights that less than 1% of research funding goes to lifespan issues in autism. She discusses differences in prevalence rates
The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism
Introduction More research on autism early interventions has been published in the last three years than over the previous four decades combined (2:50). Vivanti explains that while the quality of early
Executive Function and Autism
What is executive function? Wallace defines executive function (EF) as an umbrella term describing a set of cognitive processes that dictate behavioral regulation and influence the ability to attain proximal
Middle and Older Adulthood in Autism: Brain and Behavioral Outcomes
Background Wallace explains that our understanding of autism in older adulthood is limited because children diagnosed in the mid and late 20th century have only relatively recently begun to reach
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
