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9743 Should It Be Hard to Count? Self-Defined Living for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Friday, July 14, 2017: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM
Room: 101C (Wisconsin Center )
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For individuals on the autism spectrum, society, family, cultural norms, or even a boss often define what a successful and happy life is. We will discuss self-defined living and simple techniques that individuals can use to redefine their lives with the goal of achieving the best possible quality of life.
This session will include personal experiences while living a self-defined lifestyle versus a traditionally defined lifestyle as an individual on the autism spectrum. Techniques for living a self-defined life will be discussed and encompass areas of both daily and independent living that may present challenges as traditionally defined. Discussed will be the basics of mindfulness techniques for the purpose of redefining life goals, examples of restructuring activities of daily living, techniques for managing challenges, the benefits of compromise, and the importance of self-value.
Learning Objectives:
- List three areas of daily living which may be redefined for a better quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Describe one way that negative self-talk can impede living a self-defined life for individuals on the autism spectrum
- Summarize the benefits of self-defined living for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Track: Life Stage 4 - Adulthood
Content Area: Subjective Well-Being
Presenter:
Becca Lory, CAS
Evolving Skye, LLC
BECCA LORY, CAS received an autism spectrum diagnosis as an adult and has become an active advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum. Ms. Lory has published multiple articles along with speaking publicly about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading awareness, understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy.
