Social Skills

Gender and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., details the socialization of the female gender experience and how that plays into autism gender biases. The speaker discusses the experiences of autistic women,

Gender and Autism2024-02-29T16:44:54-05:00

Anthropomorphism and Autism

Dr. Gray Atherton, Ph.D., explores the connection between autism and anthropomorphism. She provides a brief historical and social context for anthropomorphism in our daily lives before

Anthropomorphism and Autism2024-01-10T15:02:35-05:00

Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults

Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, presents new research about the online and social media experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how

Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults2024-01-10T15:09:50-05:00

Understanding and Treating Challenging Behaviors

Part One: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time Paul Shattock provides a parent's perspective on handling his son Jamie’s challenging behaviors and describes

Understanding and Treating Challenging Behaviors2022-08-11T09:59:24-05:00

Social Skills and ASD

Jed Baker, PhD presents strategies for lowering anxiety and helping individuals with ASD confront their fears while increasing social skills. Handouts in PDF

Social Skills and ASD2021-07-19T13:56:41-05:00

ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating

Dr. Aarti Nair discusses the ins and outs of dating as it specifically applies to individuals with autism. She considers the need for teaching such skills to autistic

ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating2022-10-18T08:31:57-05:00

Transition to Adulthood

Stephen Shore, Ed.D., recounts his experiences with autism and discusses the support systems that helped him transition to adulthood and independence. He describes the ability-based approach and uses

Transition to Adulthood2024-01-29T19:29:08-05:00
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