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This article provides a useful guide on treating anxiety in autistic adults, helping you understand the signs of anxiety in autism, and offering strategies for addressing anxiety in autistic adults.

Living with Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treating Anxiety in Adults with Autism: A Comprehensive Guide

Some adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exerience noticeable, and at times, distressing feelings of anxiety.

Understanding and treating anxiety in adults with autism requires an approach that acknowledges the unique challenges of those with autism.

This article provides a useful guide on treating anxiety in autistic adults, helping you understand the signs of anxiety in autism, and offering strategies for addressing anxiety in autistic adults.

June 26, 2024 No Comments

Navigating the adult autism assessment process can be a daunting journey, especially for those unfamiliar with the steps involved. This guide aims to demystify the process. By the end of this article, I hope you'll feel more confident about what to expect and how to proceed.

Assessment of Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wondering if You Have Autism?: Understanding the Adult Autism Assessment Process

Recognizing the need for an autism assessment in adulthood can be a pivotal moment in your life. For many adults, this realization is the culmination of years of feeling different, misunderstood, or out of sync with societal expectations.

Understanding why and when to seek an assessment is crucial for taking control of your mental health and well-being.

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manifests uniquely across individuals, encompassing a wide range of characteristics and challenges. One aspect that often goes unnoticed, particularly in men with autism, is the concept of "masking". This adaptive strategy involves camouflaging one's autistic traits to blend into social environments. In this article, I will describe the complexities of masking in men with autism, uncovering its impacts, motivations, and potential coping strategies.

Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Masking in Men with Autism: What and Why It Is

The decision for men with autism to engage in masking behaviors is driven by a complex array of psychological, social, and environmental factors.

Each individual’s reasons for masking can vary greatly, but there are several common motivations that prompt men to adopt this coping mechanism.

May 22, 2024 No Comments

Understanding your neurodiverse partner is not just about appreciating their uniqueness but also about adapting communication styles, handling emotions, and building a foundation of trust.

Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder and Relationships

Understanding Your Neurodiverse Partner: Insights and Strategies for Harmonious Relationships

Understanding your neurodiverse partner is not just about appreciating their uniqueness but also about adapting communication styles, handling emotions, and building a foundation of trust.

This guide will explore these aspects to empower you in creating a more harmonious and understanding relationship with your neurodiverse partner.

May 8, 2024 No Comments

The diagnostic process involves gathering information from multiple sources, including interviews with the individual, observations in different settings, and input from family members or caregivers. Standardized assessments and questionnaires may also be used to assess social communication skills, behavioral patterns, and sensory experiences.

Assessment of Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder

Assessing Autism in Adults: Understanding the Diagnostic Process

The diagnostic process for adult autism involves gathering information from multiple sources, including interviews with the individual, observations in different settings, and input from family members or caregivers.

Standardized assessments and questionnaires may also be used to assess social communication skills, behavioral patterns, and sensory experiences.

April 30, 2024 No Comments

Enhancing emotional communication in neurodiverse relationships involves integrating understanding, empathy, and practical strategies.

Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder and Relationships

Enhancing Emotional Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships

In all relationships, emotional communication plays a pivotal role.
For neurodiverse couples, who navigate unique challenges in understanding and expressing emotions, enhancing emotional communication becomes even more crucial.

In this article, I will describe effective strategies and insights tailored to neurodiverse couples, empowering them to cultivate deeper connections and foster emotional intimacy.

April 24, 2024 No Comments

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Dr. Kenneth Roberson

Dr. Kenneth Roberson is an Adult Autism Psychologist in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. Click below to ask a question or schedule an appointment.

Dr. Kenneth Roberson

Dr. Kenneth Roberson is an Autism Spectrum Disorder psychologist in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. To ask a question or schedule an appointment, please call 415-922-1122.

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