ADHD Experts Podcast 313- Living in Uncertain Times: Coping Strategies for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
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Jul 16, 2020 Dr. Stephen Shore, a full-time professor and autism advocate on the spectrum, shares invaluable coping strategies for autistic adults amid uncertainty. He highlights the importance of maintaining routines, clear communication, and self-care techniques. Shore encourages outdoor activities for well-being and reframes repetitive behaviors as self-regulatory strategies. He discusses adapting to online formats and provides resources for education and support. Insightful Q&A reveals the nuances of autism and ADHD, alongside practical tips for managing daily life and communication.
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Early Regression And Home Intervention
- Stephen Shore described early regression at 18 months and regained speech by age four through intensive home-based intervention.
- His parents used music, movement, sensory work, narration, and imitation to support recovery.
Strengths And Disabilities Coexist Clearly
- Autism presents sharp ability-disability contrasts; strengths can coexist with specific deficits.
- Focusing on abilities plus supports yields better long-term outcomes than only seeking causes.
Keep Routines Stable
- Maintain routines as much as possible and adapt them to the home environment when external routines change.
- Use visuals like schedules and a dedicated workspace to keep predictability during disruption.
