Dec 2nd 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

aspie girl – an Asperger’s Job Story

age 27 an aussie aspie girl ive been to college, done all that. Had one vollunteer job that lasted. One didnt because I really didnt fit in. Started a new job admin/reception in a car dealership, I lasted 8hours not fast enough mentally they said, needed supervision/organisation they said. I wonder if I will ever work. My paediatrician said I would find it hard competing against not auties and even... read more

Nov 30th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Job Search Request in Florida

A mom sent the following email to us.  Can anyone help? Hi~ My son is now living in Florida with his dad. He’s 24, and has been job searching in and around the Broward County area for a year. He has started at a number of jobs that have not worked out. Do you have any contacts in Florida that could possibly help me help him? He is still very motivated, but is not successful working through... read more

Nov 28th 11 Posted by Barbara

Erik’s Ranch – A Residence Opportunity for Adults with Autism

Erik’s Ranch is a living/working model which includes residence membership, employment, recreational and other social activities for young adults with autism. What sets Erik’s Ranch & Retreats apart is that they are run by the residents who live there.  They  combine home and workplace, to promote learning and personal/social growth, as well as sustainable employment. Their mission statement... read more

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 7th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Speaks Launches Transition Tool Kit

“The face of autism is changing with an entire generation of children on the spectrum making their way toward adulthood,” said Peter Bell, Autism Speaks executive vice president of programs and services. With this in mind,  Autism Speaks  launched the Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit, a unique guide and roadmap to help families on the journey from adolescence to adult life, in February 2011. Autism... read more