Conclusion Adults with autism participate in a range of independent and community activities. The impact of community participation on quality of life and mental health warrants further exploration. Future studies should find effective ways of supporting adults with autism to participate in the community...
Efficient effort expenditure to obtain rewards is critical for optimal goal-directed behavior and learning. Clinical observation suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may show dysregulated reward-based effort expenditure, but no
It is not only in comparison with the general population that adults with autism fare poorly. Using data from the US National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2; n > 11,000 adults) Orsmond et al. (2013) compared rates of participation in social activities among young adults with aut...
Gaming disorder (GD) is a clinical addiction to video or internet games. This study investigated whether GD symptoms are heightened in adults with autism s
Diminished visual monitoring of faces and activities of others is an early feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is uncertain whether deficits in activity monitoring, identified using a homogeneous set of stimuli, persist throughout the lifespan in ASD, and thus, whether they could serve...
When contemplating the alarming depression rates in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is a need to find factors explaining heightened symptoms of depression. Beyond the impact of autism traits, markedly increased levels of alexithymia traits should be considered as a candidate for expl...
Only participates in a restricted range of activities Strict consistency to daily routines; outbursts when changes occur Exhibiting strong, special interests Autism is considered a lifelong condition, though early diagnosis and treatment can make a tremendous difference. ...
Q. Are there any nice activities for adults with autism?I've been helping a very nice man of 45 of years old and I'm looking for some new things I can do with him in our time together. any ideas? A.Autistic people react wonderfully with animals. for instance- i saw a group of ...
These feelings are more so exacerbated whenindividuals with autismare expected to participate in large-group activities. Many may also observe differences in speech communication as well. Autistic adults are direct, blunt, and more straightforward with their approach. Therefore, they will often give di...
Explanation:Do you enjoy fun activities by yourself or as part of a group? If you are someone who doesn’t like the idea of mingling or getting involved with others for fun activities, it is believed to be one of the major signs of autism. ...