- 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?
What to do when a person with autism or Asperger's becomes overwhelmed in a relationship and withdraws? How can you help them?
If a person feels overwhelmed and withdraws from a relationship, it is important to address the situation with understanding and respect for their individual needs.
Obviously, there are certain things we can try that might help. For example, communicating clearly and without ambiguity . It's important that the person with autism clearly understands the expectations and boundaries of the relationship. This might include discussing each person's individual needs and finding solutions that work for both parties.
On the other hand, if a person with autism needs space and time to process the relationship, it's important to respect their need. This may include giving them time to reflect and process their emotions.
It's also important to have emotional support . Knowing that we have support if we need it, having someone to listen to us, is very important.
Returning to the topic of double meanings and expectations: one of the things that hurts us most is when someone tells us, for example, "I'll be there for you" or "I'll help you," and then it doesn't turn out that way. It's better to say nothing or clearly establish the boundaries of these kinds of statements rather than create expectations that won't be met.
