{"id":1422,"date":"2019-11-07T12:44:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T12:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/?p=1422"},"modified":"2022-07-26T11:47:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:47:45","slug":"adult-autism-challenges-tips-to-overcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/blogs\/adult-autism-challenges-tips-to-overcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Autism &#8211; Challenges &#038; Tips to Overcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals with autism do not have the same set of symptoms. Known as a spectrum of disorders, autism has a variety of signs and symptoms that differs in severity levels. \u2018High functioning\u2019 adults with autism may simply feel something \u2018different\u2019 about them, but may not be able to pinpoint exactly \u2018why\u2019. People around them may witness them behaving differently, but they themselves may not notice their odd behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/standard-treatments\/conventional\/applied-behavior-analysis-aba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Autism in adults<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is reflected by social and behavioral challenges faced by the individuals. The signs include: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Communication Barriers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication issues of autism in adults depend on how they deliver and understand verbalize and non-verbal information<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble understanding cues like body language and facial expressions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in taking part in a two-way conversation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble understanding \u00a0other people feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak in a monotone, or robot-like patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create imaginative words and phrases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid eye contact when speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk non-stop about the topics they like<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty in building a friendship bond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Behavioral Difficulties<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble controlling emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React sharply to a sudden change in routines or when the furniture is moved or rearranged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indulge in repetitive actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot maintain silence in a \u2018quiet zone\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Additional Signs<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although <\/span><b>autism in adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may make them lag behind in a few areas, still they are deeply knowledgeable in specific areas of their interest such as books, film, hobby, maths, etc. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults with autism may find few academic subjects challenging, but can get good marks in others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are sensitive to sensory input like sound, touch, noise, and smell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find difficulty working in coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer to play and work alone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tips On Triumphing Over The Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults with autism have both abilities and disabilities which make life a \u2018challenge\u2019 for them. Providing them the best possible treatment and intervention helps in regaining some of their lost skills. When working with them, they need compassion, understanding, patience, and love from those around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with adults having autism remember to:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stay Calm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults with autism often get panicky or upset for no reason. It is important to maintain peace and serenity in their surroundings. \u00a0At times, raised voices and noise can make them hyper. Use of soft tone and activities that interest them soothe them, and also help in distracting their attention from the disorganized environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do Not Force Communication<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the common traits of autism in children as well as an adult is their struggle to communicate. Some of them speak with a very \u2018high level\u2019 of vocabulary while others may use signs or sounds to express themselves. When working with them, use direct and simple language, allow ample time for the person to respond, avoid the use of idioms (eg., \u2018 a penny for your thought\u2019) and sarcasm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Give Them Their Required Space<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults with autism do not like to be hugged or stroked and also experience sensory overload. It is important to understand their feelings and avoid physical gestures and show kindness through praises and gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Seek Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The life of an adult with autism can be challenging. Autism Connect is an online support group for people with autism that provides available services and advices to build a better life. To know more about Autism Connect: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/home\/about-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.autismconnect.com\/home\/about-us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Individuals with autism do not have the same set of symptoms. Known as a spectrum of disorders, autism has a variety of signs and symptoms that differs in severity levels. 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