February 07, 2025

Navigating Adulthood with Autism | with Dr. Fred Volkmar #195

48 minutes

This week, we are joined by Dr. Fred Volkmar, renowned autism researcher and Irving B. Harris Professor at Yale University. Dr. Volkmar discusses key issues facing adults with autism, including vocational challenges, driving, legal considerations, and the importance of accessible services. We’ll also discuss the second edition of his book, Adolescents and Adults with Autism. Download the latest episode to learn more!

Resources

Decoding dating - john miller

Susan white book on CBT

Jed Baker book above

Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond

Here is a link to the adult book

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-46463-8

Here is the link for the upcoming workshop on Adults and Relationships.

https://www.southernct.edu/owll/adults-with-autism

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