In this episode, let’s talk about the strengths and abilities of individuals with autism and how parents can help encourage these strengths in their child.

References:

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) [DSM-5]. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing.

Evers, K., Noens, I., Steyaert, J., & Wagemans, J. (2011). Combining strengths and weaknesses in visual perception of children with an autism spectrum disorder: Perceptual matching of facial expressions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5(4), 1327-1342. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2011.01.004.

Schopler, E., & Mesibov, G.B. (Eds) (2013). Learning and cognition in autism. New York: Springer Science & Business Media.

The Positives of Autism. (2021) Autism Awareness Centre Inc. Retrieved March 15, 2021 https://autismawarenesscentre.com/the-positives-of-autism/

Thinking and learning strengths in children with autism spectrum disorder. (2021). Raising children network. Retrieved March 16, 2021 https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism/about-autism/learning-strengths-asd#special-topics-of-interest-and-autism-spectrum-disorder-nav-title

Intervention programs links:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/health-daily-care/daily-care/everyday-skills-for-children-with-asd

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/therapy-services

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/visual-supports

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/incidental-teaching

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/aba

Developmental assessments or IQ test links:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/learning-about-autism/assessment-diagnosis/autism-diagnosis

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/getting-a-diagnosis/assessment-types

For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.