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DISCLAIMERS: High-functioning autism is now considered an outdated term. This webinar is for educational purposes only. Avoid self-diagnosis because seeking advice from a healthcare professional is strongly recommended. Please visit www.autism.org.uk for more information.

The online neurodiversity tests are also not intended to diagnose autism or any other type of neurodiversity. They can be used as a starting point when seeking advice from a healthcare professional.

Recording date: 29th February 2024

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About this event

Dive into the world of high-functioning autism with Nat Hawley in the webinar "Understanding "High-Functioning Autism": Recognising Signs of ASD," presented by Exceptional Individuals. This session is specifically designed for adults who may experience high-functioning autism, a term that, while considered outdated by some, continues to be relevant for many in identifying their unique experiences on the autism spectrum.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - About this webinar
01:19 - About Nat Hawley and the rest of the EI team
02:05 - Dyspraxia in Over 40s webinar
02:25 - Understanding "High-Functioning Autism"
04:20 - Disclaimer!
05:26 - Autism Terms
07:10 - Do you use the term "High-Functioning?"
08:14 - Why don't we use this term anymore?
09:11 - We need to ask a few questions...
10:03 - What is "high-functioning autism?"
12:16 - What statements do you agree with?
13:18 - Pin your location on the autism spectrum
14:26 - What are the biggest downsides to HFA?
15:37 - What are your individual needs?
17:35 - Ignores Needs
18:58 - What would you rather be called?
20:38 - Stigma
21:35 - What is the best way to view autism?
23:05 - Shift to Spectrum View
25:17 - Summary
26:24 - Autism History
28:10 - Autism Umbrella
29:12 - DSM-5 (2013)
30:19 - DSM-3, DSM-4 and DSM-5
31:27 - What about the ICD?
32:39 - What's next? ASC?
33:42 - Pin the name that you prefer
34:50 - Resources
35:12 - Book Recommendations
35:35 - Workplace Needs Assessments
35:47 - Any Questions or Statements?
36:21 - Reading Disorder webinar
36:48 - EI on YouTube
37:02 - Autism Opportunities Facebook Group/Online Autism Tests
37:23 - What Happens Next?
37:43 - End screen

Some of our other webinars

Dyspraxia in Over 40s:    • Understanding Dyspraxia in Adults 40+...  

What is a Spiky Profile?    • What is a Neurodiversity Spiky Profil...  

Autism History:    • The Neurodivergent History of Autism:...  

NeuroTribes:    • A Review of NeuroTribes: An Analysis ...  

Access to Work:    • How Do I Access the 'Access to Work' ...  

Some of our blog posts

What is Low-Functioning Vs High-Functioning Autism? https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab...

What Are the 5 Types of Autism? https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab...

Autism: A History: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab...

Book recommendations

The Autistic Brain: https://amzn.to/3Frk6gX

Uniquely Human: https://amzn.to/3U17PIo

NeuroTribes: https://amzn.to/3Te4H8i

Autism Opportunities Facebook Group:   / 280890562478482  

Online Autism Tests: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ca...

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Music: Feelin Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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