Nov 23rd 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism: Coming of Age documentary

Sponsored by Mass Mutual Financial Group and produced by public television station WGBY in Springfield, Massachusetss, the documentary “Autism: Coming of Age ” raises awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. The documentary is, in part, a follow-up to the December 2008 “Easter Seals Living with Autism” study, conducted by Harris Interactive and... read more

Nov 17th 11 Posted by Barbara

APSE HR Connect and the “Fruits of Employment” autism job model

  Founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, APSE  (http://www.apse.org/) is a national nonprofit membership organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Each year they support a national conference focused on the advancement of integrated employment. This year’s conference... read more

Nov 2nd 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Market Especially Tough for Young Adults with Autism

According to an article by HealthDay reporter Amanda Gardner on MyFox47.com, more children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before and now many of these children are graduating from high school and entering, or at least trying to enter, the workforce. “Autism doesn’t qualitatively change when you hit adulthood. You’ve got the same issue with reading social signals, with understanding... read more

Oct 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

I Want to Work – an Asperger Story

Born in Brisbane, Australia in 1972, Garry Burge struggled for years before being diagnosed with Asperger’s by Dr. Tony Attwood in 1998. Now Garry has written a book about the challenges and difficulties he faced growing up, attending college and finding employment so that others can learn from his experience. I Want to Work – an Asperger Story relates Garry’s story, includes a foreword... read more

Oct 19th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Spectrum Disorders and College – Research Participants Needed

“My name is Fleur Wiorkowski and I am working on my Ph.D. in educational psychology at Capella University. I would like to invite you to participate in my dissertation research. I am conducting a study to find out what individuals with autism spectrum disorders who have attended college have to say about their experience. I am on the spectrum myself and have noticed that colleges do not understand... read more

Oct 17th 11 Posted by Barbara

Jay Nolan Community Services – a California autism resource

“…with the right kinds of support and assistance – individuals with disabilities can and should pursue their hopes and dreams and live their lives to the fullest potential as active members of their communities.” In 1975 members of the Autism Society of Los Angeles established Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, providing care for... read more