Autism Therapy

Autism is a neurological difference in the nervous system which begins in utero and makes Autistic individuals think, move, interact, sense and process atypically or differently to a standardised norm. Since Autism is a different way of processing, it is not a disease or disorder. It is a form of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is a term that refers to the rich diversity of human minds and is an undeniable aspect of the biodiversity that is found in human beings.

Autistic brains are wired for seeing patterns and making connections that are not obvious. The Autistic experience of empathy, touch, sound, sleep and emotions are often more overwhelming, more prominent, more intense because of their unique hyper-connected, busy brains.

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Signs of Autism in Adults

The core features of Autism in adults are the same as in children, but they can manifest differently and may be more internalised or subtle due to learned coping mechanisms (or masking). These features fall into two main areas:

Social Communication and Social Interaction Differences

Adults with Autism may:

Find it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling
Struggle with social situations
Have difficulty making or maintaining friendships, or prefer to be alone.
Seem blunt, rude, or disinterested in others unintentionally.
Find it hard to express their own feelings
Take things very literally and struggle with idioms, sarcasm or abstract language
Not understand neurotypical social "rules" or expectations
Find eye contact uncomfortable
Have difficulty interpreting facial expressions, body language, and other nonverbal cues
May speak in a monotone voice or have a different rhythm or inflection
Have difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations (small talk)
Become overwhelmed in social situations due sensory overload

Behaviours, Interests (Passions) or Activities

Adults with Autism may:

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The Traits of Autism

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Strengths of Autism

Individuals with autism possess many strengths that may include:

Self-motivated, independent learners
Honesty
Logical thinking ability
Thinking and learning in a visual way
Detail orientated
A strong appreciation for a particular field of study or topic
Being dependable with regards to schedules/routines
Tendency to be unconventional, open-minded
Adherence to rules
Ability/preference for spending time alone
Ability to think outside the box and generate solutions to problems
Advocate when made aware of injustice
Ability to express caring in non-traditional ways

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Support for Adults with Autism

Human functioning is never static. It changes whether you’ve had a good night’s sleep or not, whether you’re healthy or unwell. Our functioning depends entirely on the context in which we find themselves. At Bonacci Practice we acknowledge that the level of support Autistic individuals need varies across domains (home, work, daily living, relationships) and that individuals with autism are not alike, and likely to differ in their areas of strength and in their areas of challenge that may need support with.

At Bonacci Practice we can help you develop skills to understand and support your autistic traits.