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

Mar 23rd 10 Posted by Barbara

Lorie’s Son…”In Between”: An Autism Job Dilemma

“I have a son who is 20 and has always had a hard time keeping a job. He was pre- approved for disability then turned down after 2 months. He has used rehab services and over a year ago they got him a job but he got fired from it and they have not found anything else for him to do. His last job was a temp job and he was let go for being too slow. We run into this kinda stuff all the time. Any... read more

Oct 5th 09 Posted by Barbara

Men with Mops – Autism Jobs

For some adults on the autism spectrum, the social demands required of many jobs are just impossible.  Men with Mops provides adults with autism in New Jersey a chance at employment by providing job training and employment opportunities for those who may have social skills issues or communication difficulties. Men with Mops, the result of a brainstorming session between the parent of a man with autism... read more

Sep 25th 09 Posted by Barbara

Transition is Key to Job Success for Microfilmer – Autism Job Story

Nancy Henn, a woman in her late thirties with significant autism, has worked 40 hours a week at union scale and full benefits in the same job for over 13 years.  According to an article written by her mother, Marilyn Henn, for Autism Spectrum Quarterly in 2005, Nancy’s duties include microfilming, catching metered mail, doing inter- and intra-departmental mail delivery, and making notepads.... read more

Sep 2nd 09 Posted by Barbara

19 year old is 2008 Mayor’s Committee Employee of the Year – Autism Job Story

“Nathan is nonverbal and needs to be supervised at all times. He attended school with the assistance of a 1:1 aid until middle school and then was homeschooled due to the inadeqaucies of the schools. He also has been involved in our home Lovaas/ABA program since he was 6. When he was 16 we started considering what employment he may enjoy and be successful in. We looked at his strengths and... read more

Sep 1st 09 Posted by Barbara

doing laundry for my massage therapist – Autism Job Story

“i am john and i have autism. not too bad except can’t talk. i do a lot of work at home and i wash sheets for my massage therapist. she gives me money so i can go to movies and buy soda. also, i take the food from dear church cheerful place to the food bank downtown. we take it so homeless poor people will have something for dinner. i feel good to help people.” read more