8.30 Aamukahvi ja tee
9.00-9.15 Tervetuloa sanat
9.15 Tapahtuman aloitus
9.15-10.15 Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers
10.15-10.35 Tauko
10.35-12.00 Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers
12-13.00 Lounas
13-14.30 Autism in Adults: Employment and Relationships
14.30-15.00 Tauko
15-16.00 Autism in Adults: Employment and Relationships
16.00 Yhteinen lopetus ja kiitokset
Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers
The presentation focuses on issues faced by autistic teenagers, which range from the physical aspects of puberty to changes in friendship, the development of sexuality, the change in academic expectations, emotion management, issues regarding self-esteem, and preparation for college and employment.
Autism in Adults: Employment and Relationships
The presentation focuses on the particular issues faced by autistic adults with regard to finding and keeping employment appropriate to the person’s abilities and the development of friendships into relationships.
The presentation also discusses strategies to facilitate emotion management in adults and the expression of autism throughout the lifespan.
