Promoting Happiness in Autistic Individuals

• By: David Paul Crisp Autistic International Speaker, Trainer, Advocate and Writer Wired4Autism
• September 24th, 2021
• actually autistic, Fall 2021 Issue, happiness, quality of life, research, self-esteem, self-worth
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The traditional approach to autism treatment and support is predominantly concerned with focusing on a person’s challenges, rather than building upon their strengths. Programs and services focus mainly upon eliminating or reducing socially inappropriate behavior, rather than developing practices...

Matching Interests Key to Successful Employment for People with Autism

• By: Michael Lettman Autism Advocate AHRC New York City
• June 25th, 2021
• actually autistic, career goals, change, employment, happiness, internship, job search, special interests, Summer 2021 Issue
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From my perspective, people with autism need to find ways to get into work that they can enjoy with great happiness. I managed to enjoy working at a childcare center because it was a place that matched my interest in working with children. So maybe if people with autism find jobs that are...

The Importance of Friendship for Youth with Autism: Strategies for Finding Friends

• By: Daniel Kriz, PsyD, ABPdN Pediatric Neuropsychologist Friendometry.com
• January 1st, 2021
• children, friends, friendship, happiness, loneliness, mental health, physical health, self-esteem, social interactions, winter 2021 issue
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Childhood loneliness has life-long consequences. Children who do not have friends are at higher risk for anxiety and depression as they get older which can lead to life-long mental health and medical problems (Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T., 2010). Even having just one friend can be a...