Autism Spectrum
Autism Spectrum
"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions characterised by some degree of impaired social behaviour, communication and language, and a narrow range of interests and activities that are both unique to the individual and carried out repetitively."
"People with ASD are often subject to stigma and discrimination, including unjust deprivation of health care, education and opportunities to engage and participate in their communities."
"Interventions for people with ASD and other developmental disorders need to be accompanied by broader actions for making their physical, social, and attitudinal environments more accessible, inclusive and supportive." World Health Organisation Factsheet
Our Goals and Areas for Focus
UN's Sustainable Development Goals 4, 8 & 10
SDG 4 Targets
4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.A Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, nonviolent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
SDG 8 Targets
8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors
8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
SDG10 Targets
10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
10.4 Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
SDG 10 THEMES
Projects
Leadership for Autistic Adults by iAutistic
Adult autistics think, feel and choose differently. We can employ autistic-friendly strategies that work, rather than unsuitable NeuroTypical strategies which usually lead to failure, resentment and hurt.
*We are focused on developing leadership capabilities of autistic adults without intellectual disability at the moment.*
Advisory and Mentoring
We can advise and mentor speaking adult autistics on life matters including, but not limited to:
- Employment: Finding, keeping and advancing in a chosen career, even one which may seem unrealistic
- Social Skills: Interacting, interpreting and working with other people
- Dating/Intimacy: Finding, keeping and deepening an intimate relationship
- Money: Understanding, budgeting, managing and investing with money
- Emotions: Resolving and letting go of pain and suffering
- Physical Body: Taking care of and becoming comfortable with our physical body and senses
- Purpose: Finding a positive purpose and direction in Life
- Spirituality: Dealing with the unseen inner world, finding meaning in life
Possible areas to work on
- Negotiate agreements with family members
- Resolve family, social, school and work disputes peacefully and positively
- Engaging with people in a casual setting
- Responding appropriately to social cues and norms
- Create and maintain meaningful social relationships
- Use appropriate ways to attract and date romantic interests
- Build and manage social networks (both online and real-world)
- Guard against psychopaths, cheats and other problematic people
- Devise long-term, sustainable employment strategies
- Teach useful skills that can lead to employment
- Develop raw talents into a competitive advantage
- Find passions and talents with real-life work experience
- Develop a healthy work-life balance
- Stay focused on tasks and work
- Plan, prioritize and strategize on how to complete tasks and projects
- Role-play job interviews and work scenarios
- Start freelance services or a small business
- Develop self-awareness and self-control
- Work with anxiety, anger, depression and other emotions
- Build up self-esteem and confidence
- Develop practical creativity
- Replace unhealthy habits with healthy ones
- Develop time management skills
- Improve Personal Hygiene and Grooming
- Prepare for upcoming major life transitions and events
- Challenge own assumptions and think critically
- Work and succeed with meaningful goals
- Broaden perspectives with new experiences and friends
- Find effective ways to live independently
- Increase happiness and satisfaction with life
