What is ASD in adults?
Many adults move though life without any recognition to their traits of ASD. They grow up living with ASD without any formal identification of the condition. However, very often this can happen through choice, self-help, family support the development of personal coping strategies are prevalent within adult ASD. But what is ASD?
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not establish ‘normal’ interactions in the majority of social settings they find themselves in. In turn the person then develops an impairment of social interaction and communication and their everyday life becomes affected in almost every way. This important part of human development can also be so acute that it affects their ability to bond …show more content…
White et al (2) suggest that adapting CBT will have profound benefits to individuals with ASD receiving therapy. These adaptations of CBT can include more repetition of sentences and questions, more visual cues, pictures, cards rather than verbal, more sociably friendly opportunities such as working in groups or with parents. Also more straight forward and direct discussions rather than hypothetical or theoretical examples of situations can help with further understanding.
Support does not naturally and automatically follow a formal diagnosis; it is still up to that individual and their family to seek support that will suit their specific needs, if required. However, having a formal diagnosis does mean that an individual with ASD is more likely to access services and claim any benefits that they are entitled to. It is important to remember that not every individual with ASD feels the need or requires further support. Adults with ASD have been living with this condition their entire lives and quite simply having a diagnosis may just be
Many adults move though life without any recognition to their traits of ASD. They grow up living with ASD without any formal identification of the condition. However, very often this can happen through choice, self-help, family support the development of personal coping strategies are prevalent within adult ASD. But what is ASD?
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) do not establish ‘normal’ interactions in the majority of social settings they find themselves in. In turn the person then develops an impairment of social interaction and communication and their everyday life becomes affected in almost every way. This important part of human development can also be so acute that it affects their ability to bond …show more content…
White et al (2) suggest that adapting CBT will have profound benefits to individuals with ASD receiving therapy. These adaptations of CBT can include more repetition of sentences and questions, more visual cues, pictures, cards rather than verbal, more sociably friendly opportunities such as working in groups or with parents. Also more straight forward and direct discussions rather than hypothetical or theoretical examples of situations can help with further understanding.
Support does not naturally and automatically follow a formal diagnosis; it is still up to that individual and their family to seek support that will suit their specific needs, if required. However, having a formal diagnosis does mean that an individual with ASD is more likely to access services and claim any benefits that they are entitled to. It is important to remember that not every individual with ASD feels the need or requires further support. Adults with ASD have been living with this condition their entire lives and quite simply having a diagnosis may just be