- 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?
How can we help a person with autism in their workplace?
Each person will be different, and each situation will need to be assessed individually. For example, different types of support can be provided for task organization if we determine that the person needs support with executive functions (such as an Excel spreadsheet with daily priorities). If the sensory environment is not suitable for the person, modifications can be made to the workstation itself (such as a light regulator) or assistive technology can be provided (such as noise-canceling headphones). It is recommended to assess the situation together with the person, establish these necessary supports, and review them over time.
Besides the potential for independence—because having a job doesn't necessarily mean being financially independent—having a job provides a daily routine that makes us feel useful. Of course, the work must be interesting. We must enjoy it.
Ideally, it should be adapted to our abilities and characteristics . One way to achieve this adaptation is through support. Colleagues and the management team play a very important role in our daily work life. Often, receiving a diagnosis and a disability certificate pushes us toward jobs for people with disabilities. I mean... we lack support in entering the workforce, and this results in a reduction of our true integration.