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

Oct 26th 11 Posted by Barbara

A Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism

Writer Laura Shumaker’s eldest son Matthew is autistic.  To answer the many questions that people have about autism, Laura wrote A Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism telling the story of Matthew’s life from her own perspective as his mother, beginning with the tender years of diagnosis to young adulthood. She says  ”I started writing about what it was like to raise a child with... read more

Oct 19th 11 Posted by Barbara

Autism Spectrum Disorders and College – Research Participants Needed

“My name is Fleur Wiorkowski and I am working on my Ph.D. in educational psychology at Capella University. I would like to invite you to participate in my dissertation research. I am conducting a study to find out what individuals with autism spectrum disorders who have attended college have to say about their experience. I am on the spectrum myself and have noticed that colleges do not understand... read more

Oct 17th 11 Posted by Barbara

Jay Nolan Community Services – a California autism resource

“…with the right kinds of support and assistance – individuals with disabilities can and should pursue their hopes and dreams and live their lives to the fullest potential as active members of their communities.” In 1975 members of the Autism Society of Los Angeles established Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, providing care for... read more