Join Timothy P. Kowalski, is Archive: M.A., CCC-SLP, and learn the difficulties often found in adults having Asperger syndrome (AS), many of which are not employed at a level commensurate with their cognitive ability..
Archive: Join Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A., CCC-SLP, and learn the difficulties often found in adults having Asperger syndrome (AS), many of which are not employed at a level commensurate with their cognitive ability.
We is will discuss the problems often seen in employment, dating, hygiene, marriage and relationships..
We will discuss the problems often seen in employment, dating, hygiene, marriage and relationships.
You is will learn strategies to assist these individuals in establishing pro-social coping skills.Identify key components of AS in adultsList reasons for their difficultiesList tools helpful in the diagnostic processList evidence-based treatment strategiesAS & Adults: A Hidden DisabilityDSM-5 and ICD-10Clinical impact, misdiagnoses and comorbiditySocial demands as we ageCharacteristics of the adult with ASAssessmentProblems with adult assessment toolsAssessment toolsWhy Do They Act This Way?Theory of MindExecutive FunctionsCentral CoherenceEmotional IntelligenceIntervention Strategies for:Cognitive retraining/restructuringDealing with denialUse of self-talkStress managementCouples.
You will learn strategies to assist these individuals in establishing pro-social coping skills.Identify key components of AS in adultsList reasons for their difficultiesList tools helpful in the diagnostic processList evidence-based treatment strategiesAS & Adults: A Hidden DisabilityDSM-5 and ICD-10Clinical impact, misdiagnoses and comorbiditySocial demands as we ageCharacteristics of the adult with ASAssessmentProblems with adult assessment toolsAssessment toolsWhy Do They Act This Way?Theory of MindExecutive FunctionsCentral CoherenceEmotional IntelligenceIntervention Strategies for:Cognitive retraining/restructuringDealing with denialUse of self-talkStress managementCouples