Monday, September 14, 2020
Cannabis and autism, explained
Archived Webinar - Repetitive Behaviors and Autism
View the webinar here at Spectrum.
A Guide to Identifying and Understanding Scientific Research About Autism
- Make evidence-based decisions
- Understand recommendations from your care team and discuss them knowledgeably
- Minimize overwhelm
- Advocate for yourself or your family member with autism.
Archived Webinar - Family-Centered Planning and ASD
Research demonstrates the effectiveness of Family-Centered Transition Planning in increasing student and parent expectations for adult life, student career decision-making, and student participation in employment and post-secondary education. Learn the latest sustainable processes for implementing a Family-Centered Transition Planning model for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.
View the webinar here at the Autism Research Institute.
Social Capital and Autism in Young Adulthood: Applying Social Network Methods to Measure the Social Capital of Autistic Young Adults
What was the purpose of this study?
I Have Tourette's and He's on the Autism Spectrum. Here's How We Have Sex
But this is not necessarily a reflection of people with these or similar conditions’ sexualities. Most have the same sexual needs and relationship capabilities as neurotypical individuals. People with autism and similar disorders may just struggle with forming and maintaining relationships without early, ongoing, and tailed education on, and support in exploring these topics.
Read more here at Vice.
Archived Webinar: Michelle Failla and David Moore on pain in autism
View the webinar here at Spectrum.
Motor difficulties in autism, explained
Most autistic people — 87 percent, according to the latest estimate — have some sort of motor difficulty, ranging from an atypical gait to problems with handwriting1. These issues are distinct from the repetitive behaviors considered to be a hallmark of autism. And yet, despite their prevalence, motor problems are not considered a core trait of autism, because they also occur with other conditions, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Here, we describe what experts know about the causes, characteristics and consequences of motor difficulties, which they say are among the least understood and most neglected aspects of autism. They also call on researchers to better assess motor difficulties in autistic people and for clinicians to treat these problems, especially because motor setbacks may have consequences far beyond simply impeding movement.