While living with autism may seem overwhelming and concerning, there is more to autism than just the challenges. More often than not, autistic children exhibit unique strengths and abilities that can enrich their lives and the world at large. However, these unique traits ...
Positive behavioral interventions and support are designed to replace problem behaviors with positive behaviors and improve the person's quality of life. Like other approaches, this approach requires examination of the individual's unique strengths and problems and the development of strategies to improve...
there was a dramatic increase in the global incidence of autism between the mid-1900s and the early 2000s. However, it is not known whether there has been a true increase in the incidence of the disorder, since the use of broader diagnosticcriteriaor other factors can have an impact on ...
This training program for teachers and carers assesses ASD students' strengths and abilities, fears and challenges and helps them acquire the skills necessary for a smooth transition from school to employment.The authors give guidance on developing life skills for employability and independent living, ...
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It is important to note that people with ASD also have many strengths and abilities to help them cope and thrive. For more information on ASD, you can visit the websites of the National Autism Association or the Autism Society. What Are The Three Types Of Autism? The three types of ...
Every day we make choices that affect us and choices that affect others. New research using animal behaviour reveals which we are better at and how choices link to autistic traits. Identifying, Amplifying, and Using Strengths and Resources Solution-focused therapists focus on identifying and uti...
Some cognitive strengths tend to be more prevalent in the autism community: distinctive logical and analytical abilities sustained concentration and perseverance even when tasks are repetitive conscientiousness, loyalty, and sincerity an exceptional eye for detail and potential errors ...
Individuals with autism often demonstrate high logical intelligence, showing particular strengths in areas requiring pattern recognition, logical reasoning, and problem-solving. This cognitive profile is sometimes referred to as a "spiky profile," where peaks in abilities such as math or computer program...
s development, behavior, and communication. They’ll also use different tests to measure your child’s thinking (cognitive), language, and self-help (eating, dressing, toileting) abilities. The specialist will observe your child’s behavior. A speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist ...