Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

Anthony’s Beehive – a Self-Employment Story

When Anthony was in third grade, he watched a video about honeybees. Right away he asked his parents for a hive – they put him off for a year, but finally gave in, not realizing those two initial hives were just the beginning of a business involving over 200 hives and the whole family. Anthony was born with developmental disabilities.  The bees provided Anthony with a chance to support himself... read more

Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

From Mom to Mom – an Autism Job Story

This is from an email sent in response to the post by Pam in Iowa, whose son is 28, a college grad and has aspergers/autism (click HERE to read original post)… My son is 23, graduated from college and has high functioning autism. We’ve been searching with him for a job for over a year. We went to the Department of Rehabilitative Services, which I believe is in every state. The first one... read more

Sep 6th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

JobTIPS website – an autism resource

I am an educator and researcher in the field of autism. We at the Do2learn.com team have developed a FREE, comprehensive job skills program called JobTIPS. There are hundreds of pages, over 180 video modeling sets, over 350 printables, and many other resources to assist individuals with ASD in determining their career interests, and finding, getting, and keeping a job. JobTIPS was funded by NIH, and... read more

Aug 30th 11 Posted by Barbara

Resources in Iowa? – an Autism Job Request

“I was wondering if you know of any resources in Iowa for helping an adult with Aspergers to find a job? My son is 28 and a recent college graduate. We don’t know where to turn to find help. Thank you.” This is an email we received recently from a mom named Pam. I’m not aware of any resources specific to Iowa but I’m hoping one of our readers can help.  Please add your... read more

Aug 29th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Transition Handbook – an Autism Resource

  Autism Transition Handbook is a wiki providing individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families access to the most current and comprehensive information on the transition to adulthood. Much of the information on the site is general in nature; for example,  Transition  Overview and Guideline, Transition to Work, and Laws and Regulation are a few of the subjects covered, and include... read more

Aug 12th 11 Posted by Barbara

McIntosh Farmstead – Hoping to Provide Job and Life Skills for those with Autism

“I am working with a group of people starting a non profit that will train young adults with autism, job and life skills to enable them to become independent and active in all areas of community life. We are in the very early stages of the project.  We are looking to locate in McIntosh County, Georgia, right off I-95, inbetween Savannah and Jacksonville, Florida.  Our Chamber has told us that... read more