In this episode, let’s talk about the strengths and abilities of individuals with autism and how parents can help encourage these strengths in their child.
References:
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) [DSM-5]. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
Evers, K., Noens, I., Steyaert, J., & Wagemans, J. (2011). Combining strengths and weaknesses in visual perception of children with an autism spectrum disorder: Perceptual matching of facial expressions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5(4), 1327-1342. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2011.01.004.
Schopler, E., & Mesibov, G.B. (Eds) (2013). Learning and cognition in autism. New York: Springer Science & Business Media.
The Positives of Autism. (2021) Autism Awareness Centre Inc. Retrieved March 15, 2021 https://autismawarenesscentre.com/the-positives-of-autism/
Thinking and learning strengths in children with autism spectrum disorder. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved March 16, 2021 https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism/about-autism/learning-strengths-asd#special-topics-of-interest-and-autism-spectrum-disorder-nav-title
Intervention programs links:
https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/therapy-services
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/visual-supports
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/incidental-teaching
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/aba
Developmental assessments or IQ test links:
https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism/assessment-diagnosis/autism-diagnosis
https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/getting-a-diagnosis/assessment-types
For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.
Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.
