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 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

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

Sep 27th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Getting Asperger’s Students Ready to be Independent

My twin girls, aged 22, are the most important people that I deal with on a daily basis. They are delightful and funny. They can talk about just about any topic that you might choose. However, should a glass of milk spill in front of them neither one would know what to do about the mess. I have spent many years trying to anticipate the challenges that can stop them cold in their tracks. They are remarkably... 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

Jul 28th 11 Posted by tdomf_7a1de

Jacob’s Story – An Autism Unemployment Story

I have an eighteen year old who just graduated from high school and technical school in CADD. He has an awesome portfolio and great references. The problem is he now wants his first job, and well I want him to get a job. I want to teach him to be a little more independent. We just moved to KY a few weeks ago. My husband is currently deployed, and we came to get settled before he gets home. So the move... read more