Autism: Throughout Life - by Deborah Kerches

When the subject is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), discussions are, most of the time, focused on childhood. It is known, however, that these children will grow up to become teenagers, young people and, finally, adults with ASD. Furthermore, it is also known that, over the years, as social demands increase, new and greater challenges arise, linked to the greater awareness that each autistic person has about their trajectory. This book brings together data from scientific literature, the vision of professionals working in the autism cause and the perspective of people within the spectrum on issues that impact the development of an individual with ASD throughout their life, from birth, through education. , social relationships, crisis management, expression of sexuality, job market, family, among others. Without the intention of providing definitive answers, this work has the purpose of helping individuals within the spectrum to seek the best resources to deal with their own challenges and those that still reflect a non-inclusive society, as well as to build their stories with greater autonomy and quality of life. An awareness tool for the entire society, so that each person can help promote, for those on the spectrum, a life based on respect, acceptance and genuine happiness. The co-authors of this work are: Aída Teresa dos Santos Brito, Alessandra Peres, Aline Rodrigues Sorcinelli, Carla Bertin, Carlos Gadia, Carolina Lourenço Reis Quedas, Carolina Yoshida Scotini, Celeste Barra, Cibele Kátia Faria Calza, Daniela DP Landim, Deborah Kerches, Elaine Miranda , Ellen Balielo Manfrim, Fabiele Russo, Fatima de Kwant, Fernanda Carneiro, Graciela Pignatari, Helenise H. Vieira, Indihara Horta, Izaniele Marquetti, Jéssica Coelho, Kaká do Autistologistas (Karine Koerich), Karla Andrea Corrente de França, Keli Costa dos Santos , Kenya Diehl, Letícia da Silva Sena, Lidiane Ferreira, Lucelmo Lacerda, Mariana Fenta, Mariane Richetto da S. Antoniaci, Milena Silva, Mirella Senise, Natalia Silva, Nataly Oliveira S. Correia, Paloma Urcia Prat Sacolito, Reinaldo de Souza Araújo, Ruth Rocha Franco, Samanta Tiele, Sinara Paniagua Pinto, Thiago Castro, Thiago Gusmão, Ulisses Lopes and Valéria Gonzaga Santos. Topics covered: - Diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder - Challenges in diagnosing female autism spectrum disorder - Motor changes in autism spectrum disorder