Living with autism as an adult is a unique journey filled with daily challenges and opportunities for growth. From managing sensory sensitivities to navigating social interactions, adults on the autism spectrum often face a range of obstacles that require innovative strategies for triumph. Each day brings its own set of learning experiences as individuals with autism work toward being independent and achieving self-fulfillment and happiness.
A key issue that adults with autism face is finding employment that suits their strengths and abilities. Another aspect of living and learning each day for autistics is developing effective coping mechanisms for managing stress and adjusting to a world that doesn’t always understand differences.
Here are some tips for navigating society and making choices that work for the unique individual you are!
Are Autism and Asperger’s syndrome the same? Asperger’s syndrome isn’t used anymore, but you probably wouldn’t know this by all the references to the term.
The holidays are often portrayed as a time of cheer. However, many suffer from the holiday blues, filled with intense sadness. Here are 12 ways to find joy this season.
Family traditions are meant to promote holiday spirit, but for autistics, certain traditions can bring anxiety and overstimulation. Here’s what to do instead.