5 Ways to Find Autism Acceptance in Adulthood
Finding acceptance for who you are as someone on the autism spectrum can be challenging as a child. Knowing this, countless resources have been created for Autism Acceptance Month in April on how to build a more inclusive environment around students. However, once you enter adulthood, the resources and programs aren’t as prevalent, which can…
The Importance of Learning Public Transportation for Adults with Autism
For those without a driver’s license, the ability to independently utilize public transportation is vital to a fulfilling life. However, though many high school programs offer driver’s education, very few teach young people how to navigate the public transportation system.
3 Tips to Improve Executive Functioning Skills for Adults with Autism
As learners, autistic students possess many strengths. Many students with autism have impressive memories and can recall small details for great lengths of time. Some have an increased ability to follow clear expectations and directions, while some are able to focus extremely well.
4 Steps to Building Friendships for Young Adults with Autism
As a young adult with autism, you are well aware at this point that maintaining friendships can greatly increase your quality of life, while reducing isolation and loneliness. However, beginning those friendships can be overwhelming for many young adults, especially those on the autism spectrum. Often, you might feel as though the people around you…
3 Tips for Young Adults On the Autism Spectrum to Ask for Help
As children with autism age, the focus becomes on gaining independence and the ability to live outside the family home. However, just as and potentially more important, is interdependence, essentially the ability to ask for help. Asking for help for so many of us is extremely difficult. It requires vulnerability and the risk of an…