Autism Traits Remain Consistent Across All Settings | Unspoken Words Ep67

Описание: EP67 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and licensed Occupational Therapist and the creator and host of Adulting with Autism Podcast, April Ratchford, on the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Selective Mutism in adulthood.


In this clip, April and Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum address a critical misconception among parents: autistic young adults need to develop independence and life skills, not continued caretaking, and they are acutely aware of their adult status even if parents aren't ready to accept it.
They emphasize that autism traits remain consistent across all environments (unlike SM, which varies by setting), and effective treatment requires parents to collaborate realistically with their child's actual interests and motivations rather than imposing their own expectations.
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