The Case for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Sensory Processing in Autistic Young Adults

• By: Priya Winston, PhD, LMSW Transitions
• July 12th, 2024
• communication, inclusive environments, mental health, self-advocacy, sensory processing, sensory sensitivity, stimming, Summer 2024 Issue
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In my career as a clinical service provider for Autistic young adults, I have seen how understanding the senses can impact one’s emotions. It is so important to be aware of how Autistic people learn, communicate, and think with all of their senses. Recently, The DSM-5TR has included “sensory...

Creating Sensory-Friendly Health Care Environments for Autistic Patients

• By: Richard Anemone, MPS, LMHC Institute of Community Living (ICL)
• April 12th, 2024
• anxiety, communication, flexibility, healthcare, inclusive environments, resources, sensory issues, sensory-friendly healthcare, Spring 2024 Issue, visual support
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and limited or repetitive behaviors. Individuals with ASD might also experience sensory sensitivities, such as heightened responses to lights, sounds,...

Designing a Sensory-Friendly Workplace for Autistic Adults

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• January 10th, 2024
• actually autistic, adults, collaboration areas, diverse sensory processing, employment, inclusive environments, innovative workplace design, leisure spaces, neurodiverse work environment, sensory challenges, sensory sensitivities, Winter 2024 Issue, workplace
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Autism is a lifelong condition, yet there is a noticeable lack of research on adults on the autism spectrum (Fairbank, 2023). Despite limited studies, challenges are emerging, one being a lack of sensory-friendly workplaces (Pryke-Hobbes et al., 2023). While the struggles of entering the workforce...