The Unique Interpersonal Demands for Women with ASD: Implications for Gender-Specific Supports for Adults

• By: Alyssa S. Milot, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center and Aspire
• April 1st, 2016
• adults, female, gender, supports
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Over the past several years, there has been increased interest in gender differences within autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how these differences impact initial diagnosis as well as treatment across the lifespan. According to recent research conducted by Kreiser and White (2014), females...

Developing Self-Reflection and Resilience in Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

• By: Dot Lucci, MEd, CAGS Massachusetts General Hospital Lurie Center and Aspire
• January 1st, 2014
• adult, college, self-awarenesss
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Some key ingredients to success as an adult in college or in work are: self-awareness, self-reflection, stress management, social competence, and resilience. This is true for everyone with and without disability. It would be fabulous if we could eliminate stress from all our lives; however stress...