Experiences Of Adults Following An Autism Diagnosis

Author : Kristien Hens,Raymond Langenberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319979731

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Experiences of Adults Following an Autism Diagnosis by Kristien Hens,Raymond Langenberg Pdf

This book explores adult experiences of autism diagnosis. Focusing on the experiences of 21 interviewees, the structure of the book mirrors the seven stages undergone upon diagnosis, and raises important questions about modern society and the self, amidst this life-changing news. Analysing a broad range of empirical interview data including adults who had experiences of other diagnoses, and adults who seemed to function normally before their autism diagnosis, the authors use these stories to examine how autism diagnosis can be extremely important and helpful, but also generate a great deal of negativity. Illuminating a range of testimonies that have previously been kept in the shadows, this book will not only appeal to students and scholars of autism in adults, but also to practitioners as well as adults who have been diagnosed with autism.

Author : Gillan Drew
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784505301

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An Adult with an Autism Diagnosis by Gillan Drew Pdf

Being diagnosed with autism as an adult can be disorienting and isolating; however, if you can understand the condition and how it affects perceptions, relationships, and your relationship with the world in general, a happy and successful life is attainable. Through an introduction to the autism spectrum, and how the Level 1 diagnosis is characterised, the author draws on personal experiences to provide positive advice on dealing with life, health, and relationships following an adult diagnosis. The effect of autism on social skills is described with tips for dealing with family and personal relationships, parenting, living arrangements, and employment. Important topics include disclosure, available resources, and options for different therapeutic routes. On reading this book, you will learn a lot more about the autism spectrum at Level 1, be able to separate the facts from the myths, and gain an appreciation of the strengths of autism, and how autism can affect many aspects of everyday life. Drawing from the author's lived experience, this book is an essential guide for all newly diagnosed adults on the autism spectrum, their families and friends, and all professionals new to working with adults with ASDs.

Author : Elizabeth Bartmess
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Autism
ISBN : 1938800079

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Knowing Why by Elizabeth Bartmess Pdf

This anthology includes essays from a diverse group of adult-diagnosed autistic people. Our essays reflect the value of knowing why—why we are different from so many other people, why it can be so hard to do things others can take for granted, and why there is often such a mismatch between others' treatment of us and our own needs, skills, and experiences. Essay topics include recovering from burnout, exploring our passions and interests, and coping with sensory overload, especially in social situations.

Author : Debra Costley,Susanna Baldwin,Susan Bruck,Kaaren Haas,Kerry Ritzrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317340997

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Shining a Light on the Autism Spectrum by Debra Costley,Susanna Baldwin,Susan Bruck,Kaaren Haas,Kerry Ritzrow Pdf

Produced in conjunction with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), Australia’s largest provider of services with people on the autism spectrum, this new text explores the experiences, needs and aspirations of adults on the spectrum. The volume utilises the structure of a recent survey (the only one of its type in Australia and one of few conducted internationally) and presents data from the study with contributions from adults on the spectrum to illustrate the findings with first person accounts and case studies. By drawing on these unique experiences, this valuable resource is presented in a way that will be both engaging and accessible for a wide range of readers.

Author : Philip Wylie
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780857007780

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Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) by Philip Wylie Pdf

As awareness and understanding of Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder increases, more adults are identifying themselves as being on the spectrum and seeking formal diagnosis. This book discusses the process, the pros and cons, and the after-effects of receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood. Outlining the likely stages of the journey to diagnosis, this book looks at what the individual may go through as they become aware of their Asperger characteristics and as they seek pre-assessment and diagnosis, as well as common reactions upon receiving a diagnosis - from depression and anger to relief and self-acceptance. Combining practical guidance with advice from personal experience and interviews and correspondence with specialists in the field, the book discusses if and when to disclose to family, friends and employers, how to seek appropriate support services, and how to use the self-knowledge gained through diagnosis to live well in the future.

Author : Andreas M. Grabrucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1280592589

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by Andreas M. Grabrucker Pdf

Autism spectrum disorders are developmental disorders. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders develop differently. These differences are usually present in social interaction, communication, and sensory processing, and become visible through a wide variety of behavioral responses that differ from individuals without autism spectrum disorders. Despite significant research efforts, the exact causes of autism spectrum disorders remain poorly understood; however, researchers have gained extensive insights into possible pathomechanisms, even at the molecular level of cells. Many diagnostic criteria have been developed, adapted, and improved. The eight chapters in this book highlight the current state-of-the-art in many areas of autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders and the current knowledge of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms. Chapter 2 summarizes the diagnostic criteria and procedures and highlights present and upcoming therapeutic strategies. Chapter 3 reviews the adverse events and trauma in people with autism spectrum disorders. Chapters 4 and 5 focus on atypical sensory processing, and Chapter 6 discusses the genetic overlap of autism spectrum disorders with other neuropsychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and schizophrenia. Chapter 7 focuses on the contribution of abnormalities in mitochondria, and chapter 8 discusses gut-brain interactions and a potential role for microbiota in autism spectrum disorders. This book is aimed primarily at clinicians and scientists, but many areas will also be of interest to the layperson.

Author : Bernardo Barahona Corrêa,Rutger-Jan van der Gaag
Publisher : Springer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319427133

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Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults by Bernardo Barahona Corrêa,Rutger-Jan van der Gaag Pdf

In this book a group of international experts guide the reader through the clinical features of adults with autism spectrum disorders, describe the care needs of patients and their families, explain the evolution of the disorders into old age, and highlight what can be done to help. Detailed attention is paid to the medical and psychiatric problems of adults with these disorders and the approach to their education and professional integration. In addition, expert neuroscientists summarize current views on the neurobiology of autism. Autism spectrum disorders are devastating neurodevelopmental disorders. Although diagnosis and therapeutic interventions usually take place in infancy, they are chronic lifelong conditions. Surprisingly, the literature on autism spectrum disorders in adults is scarce. Moreover, most mental health professionals working with adults have little training in autism, and adult mental health services around the world are rarely prepared to address the needs of these patients, which tend to increase with age. This book therefore fills a crucial gap in the literature and will prove useful for all who care for and deal with adults in the Autistic Spectrum.

Author : Trevor Powell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000346244

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Recognising Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome by Trevor Powell Pdf

Recognising Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome is an accessible guide, offering information and guidance, self-help and coping strategies and illustrated throughout with personal quotes, vignettes and anecdotes from clients with autism with whom the author has worked clinically. The book captures the individual stories, quotations and experiences, observed in adult autism diagnostic services, woven in with contemporary research, theory and clinical insights. It outlines the history of the condition and the present criteria for obtaining a diagnosis. With exercises, tips, questionnaires, psycho-educational work and advice sheets, this new edition also elucidates the female presentation of autism that has attained significance in the recent times. The book is deliberately aimed at a broad audience of people: those who have just received a diagnosis and want to know more, those who are considering seeking a diagnosis, family members, relatives, friends and clinicians, including mental health workers, psychologists, support workers and all those who work with autistic people.

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955245185

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by American Psychiatric Association Pdf

Author : Kristien Hens
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781800642331

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Towards an Ethic of Autism by Kristien Hens Pdf

Kristien Hens succeeds in weaving together experiential expertise of both people with autism and their parents, scientific insights and ethics, and does so with great passion and affection for people with autism (with or without mental or other disabilities). In this book she not only asks pertinent questions, but also critically examines established claims that fail to take into account the criticism and experiences of people with autism. Sam Peeters, author of Autistic Gelukkig (Garant, 2018) and Gedurfde vragen (Garant, 2020); blog @ Tistje.com What does it mean to say that someone is autistic? Towards an Ethics of Autism is an exploration of this question and many more. In this thoughtful, wide-ranging book, Kristien Hens examines a number of perspectives on autism, including psychiatric, biological, and philosophical, to consider different ways of thinking about autism, as well as its meanings to those who experience it, those who diagnose it, and those who research it. Hens delves into the history of autism and its roots in the work of Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger to inform a contemporary ethical analysis of the models we use to understand autism today. She explores the various impacts of a diagnosis on autistic people and their families, the relevance of disability studies, the need to include autistic people fully in discussions about (and research on) autism, and the significance of epigenetics to future work on autism. Hens weaves together a variety of perspectives that guide the reader in their own ethical reflections about autism. Rich, accessible, and multi-layered, this is essential reading for philosophers, educational scientists, and psychologists who are interested in philosophical-ethical questions related to autism, but it also has much to offer to teachers, allied health professionals, and autistic people themselves.

Author : Sneha Kohli Mathur,Adam Paul Valerius
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Autistic people
ISBN : 143319919X

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Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults by Sneha Kohli Mathur,Adam Paul Valerius Pdf

This book details a narrative study conducted through a social model of disability lens that centers voices of autistic individuals. By including autistic people in research design, implementation, and support services, academics and therapists can learn from the neurodivergent and move toward a more socially just praxis.

Author : Zosia Zaks
Publisher : AAPC Publishing
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Adulthood
ISBN : 1931282935

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Life and Love by Zosia Zaks Pdf

Describes and suggests concrete ways to deal with challenges that may arise in areas of both daily life and love, covering everything from grocery shopping to getting along better with family members. Understanding the special relationship between self-esteem and success at independence, the author's advice is based very purposefully on autistic strengths, and reflects the belief and hope that autistic adults can both contribute to and enjoy all life has to offer.--From publisher description.

Author : Anthony F. Rotatori,Julie A. Deisinger
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781784416577

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The Broad Autism Phenotype by Anthony F. Rotatori,Julie A. Deisinger Pdf

This proposed volume will provide in-depth coverage about a construct known as the broad autism phenotype (BAP).

Author : Una Cuthbert
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 172111601X

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Adults with Autism by Una Cuthbert Pdf

Why am I wired so differently? Adults that have been undiagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have mild symptoms. This was previously called Aspergers Syndrome but is now called ASD. They can struggle with social interactions and sensory overload but remain unaware. However, having some symptoms doesn't mean you have ASD but the only way to find out is through an ASD assessment. This book explains the process of autism diagnosis, answering the questions that follow: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)? What does an ASD assessment entail? Should I tell my doctor? Should I share this with my friends and family? What do I do once I'm diagnosed? What's the best way to cope with the emotional impact of the diagnosis? How can I thrive and add value to the world? And much more. All the above questions are answered in this book, through a former patients personal account, after being diagnosed with autism. Containing humorous anecdotes and stories, this book provides an alternative perspective of looking at Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book also contains: Practical Strategies to Reduce Stress and Maximize Progress. Tactics to Assess Everyday Thoughts and Patterns That Are Disruptive. Roadmaps and Mindsets To Navigate Daily Life. Strategies for Improving Communication, Social Skills and Making Friends. The experiences in this book highlight the reflections of a man coming to peace with his diagnosis and how this was his path to serenity. This book is a guide for adults who thinking about getting an ASD assessment or for a friend or family member who wants knowledge of the process before and after diagnosis. To purchase this book click Buy Now

Author : Judy Eaton
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781784503550

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A Guide to Mental Health Issues in Girls and Young Women on the Autism Spectrum by Judy Eaton Pdf

This book addresses the specific mental health needs of girls and young women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Looking at the ways autism presents differently in girls than in boys, and the mental health conditions that occur most frequently in girls with ASD, this is the essential guide for clinicians and educators on tailoring interventions and support to meet girls' needs. Describing the current assessment process for autism diagnosis, the book explains why girls are under- or mis-diagnosed, leading to later mental health issues. It outlines the types of intervention that are particularly helpful for working with girls to reduce anxiety, improve social interaction skills, and manage self-harm. The book also covers how to manage eating disorders and feeding difficulties, focusing on working with girls with sensory processing difficulties. There is advice on how to deal with the emotional impact on parents, carers and families, and the challenges they face when negotiating appropriate psychological and educational support.