Title
Balancing Bodily and Social Needs
Subtitle
Sensory Processing and Friendship Experiences in Autistic Adults
Author
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
Summary
This online video, presented by self advocate Jad Brake, discusses the sensory experiences of autistic adults and the way they affect their daily and social lives as well as their emotional state. More specifically, the presentation will focus on explaining how unusual sensory experiences and sensitivities shape friendship perceptions and practices in autistic adults.
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) was established in 2009 in the University of British Columbia Faculty of Education. CIRCA's mission is "to support research and professional capacity-building efforts that will improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and the communities in which they live" [Website].
Language
English
Subjects
Autistic Adults
Sensory Issues
Social Engagement
Publisher
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
DateModified
1/9/2023 7:13 PM EST