Oct 4th 11 Posted by Barbara

House of Possibilities – an autism job program

House of Possibilities in Easton, Massachusetts provides support to children and adults living with developmental challenges, including autism. Their vision is “to break the barriers of what people think is possible for those with special needs.” Besides their many children’s programs, they also offer many individualized programs for adults, including a new, integrated work and... 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

Sep 16th 11 Posted by Barbara

Job Coach needed in California Bay Area – an Autism request

Debbie wrote: Hello:  My son is 19 and is high functioning with PDD.  He is capable of doing work but needs help because of initial anxiety and sometimes needs instructions repeated several times. He can gradually learn but needs that extra help. Is it possible for me to find a job coach through your website who specializes with people like this who can help me locally?  I live in Marin County... read more

Sep 14th 11 Posted by Barbara

College to Career – an Asperger’s Program

College to Career: Asperger’s Syndrome & NLD Employment Intensive is an in-depth program that guides students and graduates through the job search process. Groups are now forming in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area.  It will run for 10 consecutive Mondays from October 3 to December 5, and take place at the NESCA offices at 55 Chapel Street in Newton. Group meetings provide detailed,... read more

Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

Anthony’s Beehive – a Self-Employment Story

When Anthony was in third grade, he watched a video about honeybees. Right away he asked his parents for a hive – they put him off for a year, but finally gave in, not realizing those two initial hives were just the beginning of a business involving over 200 hives and the whole family. Anthony was born with developmental disabilities.  The bees provided Anthony with a chance to support himself... read more

Sep 13th 11 Posted by Barbara

From Mom to Mom – an Autism Job Story

This is from an email sent in response to the post by Pam in Iowa, whose son is 28, a college grad and has aspergers/autism (click HERE to read original post)… My son is 23, graduated from college and has high functioning autism. We’ve been searching with him for a job for over a year. We went to the Department of Rehabilitative Services, which I believe is in every state. The first one... read more