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5 Tips to Support Your Autistic Young Adult with Daily Living Skills

Tag: Social Skills

5 Tips to Support Your Autistic Young Adult with Daily Living Skills

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Daily living skills are essential abilities that everyone needs to manage daily life independently and efficiently. These skills include personal hygiene, cooking, managing finances, public transportation, socializing, shopping, and a multitude of other skills you use every day, likely without even thinking about it. For individuals on the autism spectrum, mastering these skills is particularly […]

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Summer Activity Ideas for Your Young Adult with Autism

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Summer is a unique opportunity for adults on the autism spectrum to engage in enriching activities that promote independence and social skills. Yet, they can be difficult to spot amongst the numerous options for younger children with autism. Though your young adult may be “aging out” of a traditional “summer”, it is as essential as […]

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Why Autistic Young Adults Face Burnout

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For many young adults on the autism spectrum, the daily demand to conform to neurotypical standards can be immensely draining. By working to fit into a neurotypical world consistently and over time, this can result in what is increasingly becoming known as “autistic burnout”.  Autistic burnout is a state of profound physical and mental exhaustion […]

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5 Benefits of Engaging with the Community for Young Adults with Autism

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There is a general stereotype that individuals with autism spectrum disorder do not enjoy socializing. In most cases, this is not true. Part of the diagnosis is struggling with social and communication skills. As a result, many autistic young adults end up feeling isolated and not equipped to join in on typical social activities. While […]

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Understanding Social Cues in Dating for Autistic Adults

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For young adults on the autism spectrum, the journey into dating can be both exciting and intimidating. Navigating the social nuances of romantic relationships is challenging, particularly when faced with the common traits associated with ASD.  These traits, including discomfort with physical closeness, difficulties with eye contact, and heightened anxiety, can often act as barriers, […]

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