i have a 30 year old autistic daughter does anyone know any kind of learning tools for autistic adults?

Question

I know the way to teach an autistic child is lot of repetion but there are learning tools for Autistic children but none that i have found for autistic adults anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

It really depends on what you are trying to teach the person, and how functional they are.

My children are both younger, but we use a lot of visual supports (the book suggested above is an excellent resource and worth the money) We also use a lot of computer programs. You should ask your daughter's psychologist for his referrels to programs.

Also talk to her casemanager through your DEVDEL services. Anyone with autism qualifies over the age of 18, and they should have taken her through votech and rehab. They have the tools and the teachers, and she should have had access to that all this time. I'm sorry that you've missed those years of her learning.

I would also suggest contacting your local autism society group (www.autism-society.org, click on find support). While they may not provide direct resources, they surely will have suggestions. In our state, there are several social groups for adults with autism.

Answer 2

Hi. It would depend on your daughter's level of functioning. Would the goal be to teach her self help skills, or would you be working on higher level language goals, such as conversational skills? Generally, people with autism tend to do well with visual forms of learning. For instance, if the goal would be to learn to get ready in the morning w/o help, you could use digital photos to make a schedule/task analysis of what she needs to do and in what order. One book that could be helpful might be "Making Visual Supports Work in the Home and Community: Strategies for Individuals with Autism and Asperger Syndrome", by by Jennifer L. Savner, et al. As a parent, you might want to read some of books written by Temple Grandin, an adult with autism. "Thinking in Pictures" is wonderful! She provides the reader with real insight into the visually oriented world of the autistic adult. Good Luck!

Answer 3

there are some interesting products made by the people at the monroe institute for autistic persons, the website is www dot hemi-sync dot com look around to find the appropriate program. they are audio brain entrainment devices which help synchronize the activity of the two sides of the brain. I have had personal success with both relatives and patients using various hemi sync products. i wish you the best

Answer 4

My professor at ULV in California had an autistic son who made great strides with sound therapy.
His name is Gary Larkin.
Call the University of LaVerne at [phone] and ask for him - it is amazing stuff.