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

Oct 16th 09 Posted by Barbara

Nat-of-all-Trades: An Autism Job Story

“When our kids have disabilities, on the one hand we believe that fantasy, dreams, and plans are no longer possible,” Susan Senator writes in her September 30, 2009 blog post, “My FaNATasy.” Susan is a writer and mother to three boys, including Nat, 19, who has autism. She uses her writing talents “to make sense of autism and find a way to my oldest son, and help others... read more

Sep 1st 09 Posted by Story Teller

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

Aug 26th 09 Posted by Barbara

Autism Volunteer Story: Delivering Flowers and Sorting Books

“I had 2 volunteer jobs at Austin High my senior year. One was the Austin Children’s Museum. I sorted donated art supplies. I worked one afternoon a week. I went with Mr. Carter, then by myself for the summer. The other was at Seton Hospital. I delivered flowers to patients. Mr. Catter went with me and I worked by myself in the summer. We rode the bus from Austin High to work. I stopped... read more