Mar 2nd 10 Posted by Barbara

What To Do When the Bus Stops Coming – An Autism Job Story

Dan Burns’ son, Ben, spent his high school years in a pre-vocational work/study program.  Under the guidance of his one-on-one school aide, Sharon, Ben accumulated quite a bit of work experience:  he set tables at Luby’s Cafeteria, folded pizza boxes at CiCi’s Pizza, stocked video shelves at Walmart and swept the aisles at Ruibal’s Plants. So after graduation, his parents... read more

Feb 16th 10 Posted by Barbara

Small Group Home Information – Autism Job Request

“I am a mother of a 17 year old boy with autism. He will not be able to live independently, but wants all the things that a normal 17 year old boy wants (girlfriend, job, house, marriage). We live in a small town in Mississippi. I’m terrified thinking about what would happen to him when something happens to me. I am interested in trying to open a small group home with job coaching provided... read more

Feb 12th 10 Posted by Barbara

PathPoint – Adding Independence to Autism

Individuals with disabilities are just that – individuals, with different needs, interests, talents and abilities. Without proper services and programs available to them, they are at high-risk for poverty, homelessness, neglect, and abuse. PathPoint,  a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in California in 1964, is dedicated to helping people with disabilities or disadvantages reach... read more

Oct 22nd 09 Posted by Barbara

Request for Autism Social Skills Information

“My son is 18 and is a junior in college. He has autism but is very high functioning. He is in a band, a social club, and writes for the school paper. He also does illustrations for a magazine. He still needs help with conversation and approaching friends or calling to make plans to do things together with anyone. Do you have anything that I could look into for him? I saw this boot camp on a... read more

Oct 21st 09 Posted by Barbara

Tips from CSAAC’s John Solyst – Autism Job Stories

For more than 15 years, John Solyst has been locating employment positions for clients of CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children.)  As Assistant Director for Supported Employment at CSAAC, he deals directly with employers and job coaches to match positions with job skills – what the clients are good at or what they enjoy. He won’t put a client in a job where they’ll... read more

Oct 19th 09 Posted by Story Teller

An Update to Ian’s Autism Job Story

In May of 2009 Ian was one of several students recognized at his school district’s end of year recognition celebration of the students and community partners in their 18+ program called LIVE (Leander Independent Vocational Education program). The Williamson County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 and Twin Lakes YMCA Health & Fitness both commented on the growth they observed in Ian as he progressed... read more