Providing Opportunities for Employment

• By: L. Lynn Stansberry-Brusnahan, PhD Debra Cote, PhD California State University, Fullerton
• April 1st, 2014
• adolescent mental health, anxiety disorders, avoidance behavior, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), early intervention, employment initiatives, family involvement, functional impairment, school refusal
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Integrated work experiences enhance the quality of life for those living with ASD, reduce financial strain on aging parents, and contribute to the economic development of communities. A lack of supports and low expectations can result in sheltered work experiences, unemployment, and underemployment...

Positive Psychology Offers Guideposts for Optimism to Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Valerie L. Gaus, PhD Licensed Psychologist
• April 1st, 2012
• adults, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), coping strategies, mental health, positive psychology, problem solving, problem-solving skills, self-acceptance
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As young people on the autism spectrum look ahead towards adult life, they and their families often feel anxious as they think about entering unknown territory. It can be reassuring to know that having an autism spectrum diagnosis does mean that a person cannot enjoy a mentally healthy life in...