- What are the main challenges faced by a person with autism when they reach adulthood?
- In the case of people with Asperger's, what are these challenges?
- How do you face the future when you have another disorder besides ASD, such as psychosis?
- As adults, how can we know if we have ASD if we have never been diagnosed?
- Do the symptoms of ASD worsen with age?
- How can we support our children through higher education? Is the system prepared to facilitate their integration?
- How can we help a person with autism in their workplace?
- What is the role of parents when their children with autism grow up?
- Can a person with autism live alone?
- What to do when a person with autism or Asperger's becomes overwhelmed in a relationship and withdraws? How can you help them?
- What are the sexual and emotional relationships like for people with autism? How can partners help?
- What are the main difficulties in social interaction and what strategies can be followed?
- Given the difficulty of diagnosing and intervening with women with ASD, what should we take into account and what does the evidence tell us about interventions with this group by community mental health services?
- How can adult autism be differentiated from borderline personality disorder (BPD), besides impulsivity?
- How to address the incompatibility and conflicts of a mother with ASD towards a child with ASD in daily life given the rigidity and low tolerance for frustration and lack of empathy-understanding of both?
- What can be expected from specialized care when a person with ASD moves into the adult care network?
- How can you motivate a person with autism to improve their physical activity habits?
- What therapy is used in cases of people with ASD who self-harm?
In the case of people with Asperger's, what are these challenges?
Currently, Asperger's syndrome is classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1. The challenges faced by individuals with Asperger's will vary depending on their strengths, areas of difficulty, support needs, and any co-occurring conditions. Some individuals with ASD Level 1 are fully functional and require minimal support, but everyday situations arising from social interactions or work activities can often present a significant challenge, even if they possess excellent intellectual abilities.
Being aware that you have a problem can help you understand certain situations, but it can also increase the frustration you may feel at times. In other words, "being fully functional" or the common "you don't seem to have any problems or autism," etc., doesn't prevent you from encountering moments that are difficult to manage.