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Autism and Ageing. Dr Wenn Lawson, Sept. 2016
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
- This talk focuses upon autism and ageing. It briefly explores five key areas - memory, movement, sensory profiling, language and autonomy. The talk will draw from the larger body of general research around ASC with regard to ageing. Neurologically typical (NT) seniors (despite the aging process) will present differently to adults with ASC with respect to these five key areas. All of the above come packaged in an individual with their unique personality and circumstances. ASC is not an issue where one size fits all, so every aging person with ASC will need individual support. Having said this though, there will be certain traits and issues that are likely to apply to all seniors with a diagnosis of ASC. It is these traits in common that guide the content of this short presentation. The aim of this talk is not only to impart some facts, it is also to help reduce anxiety about autism and ageing and build hope for the kind of future we wish to experience.
I’m 71 and am inspired to keep moving by music. I go dancing, and truly, once the music starts it’s so natural to dance…ballroom dance, line dance, rock and roll dance. And I have been told I do look younger than my chronological age, so I’m seldom self conscious
Lucky you, I bet you have people in your life. Others are miserable and alone, without hope, and only in their 50's. I don't want to reach 71, it's only getting worse.
I am 61 & diagnosed with severe autism, I was blind most of my life. One of the worst things that I am experiencing as I am elderly is being bullied and never accepted by anyone, and there is no one that will help or protect me. This is so the only video on elderly & autistic, Thank you for posting.
There is more on aging now, much of it positive: better memory and sight than "normals", for just two.
Everybody is dismissed once identified by signs of older age, it is our advantage to know it, expect it and change this society's view by example.
No one ever set an example by hiding. Please help me by continuing to speak the truth.
I'm 53 and ended a 20 year friendship, my only, last friend, because he refused to acknowledge my autism. The world just sucks, there is no hope.
@@peterbelanger4094 it seems those we've known for a long time are like that. Maybe the symptoms were not as obvious when we met them years ago
Talk to me any time.
I am only 37 yrs old.
Living in sweden.
Happy to get the support I need
@@peterbelanger4094fully agreed 😊
I've actually regressed as I've got older and can't mask any more.
Absolutely true for me, as well.
Similar. I still can, but it's tougher. I was just diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago at age 51, though. So I went my entire life masking, mimicking and coping b/c I thought I was "weird" and had a short fuse, not b/c of some neurological condition from birth. Now that I know, I wonder - is that knowledge, and (more of) an acceptance of who/what I am keeping me from keeping up the charade? I agree with Dr. Wenn that as we age, we can pick and choose more. I think another factor that affects almost everyone, typical or divergent, is that we don't care as much about what others think when we get older.
@@BKHolmstrom_23 It's not so great to keep a job though!
I have no friends at 53, and I have given up on life. I just wait for the end now.
U dont have to😊
Very encouraging…I feel better now.
I'm not encouraged.
Well said. This topic needs a lot of discussion so as to better distribute and provide of the needs of ASD aging folks. Thank you for this.
Sadly, that will not happen. the young will always get the focus, and get tossed to the side when they age, as we have. There is no hope.
@@peterbelanger4094 I’m saddened by there is no hope. I wish I had something to offer. I do not presume to know your life and pain but I do wish for some way forward for you and all aging autistic people.
Yes indeed
Wenn seems so much more confident and happy than the last time I saw him.
Wow that is very cool😊
Yeeeees😊
Helps
The services need improving and more understanding- everything needs to get better as everyone has unique circumstances- we live in difficult times - I get fed up with people being marginalised for being different - these repulsive attitudes need fixing - no more discrimination against people with disabilities- governments are soulless stupid fools . Shame on them .
But there is no way to fix that. The world just sucks.
Fully agreed😊