Emory Autism Center – Helping Adults with Autism “Get a Life”

Social nuances that many of us take for granted are a challenge for adults with autism and can be barriers to employment and even friendship. Many, such as Andrew Grimes, develop solitary hobbies like drawing, journaling and solving puzzles. Emory Autism Center Adult Services Program has a simple goal: to help adults with an autism spectrum disorder like Andrew “get a life.”

As part of the “Get a Life” program, the Emory Autism Resource Center (EARC) pairs adults with autism with volunteers from the community matched by age and interest.  The volunteers, many of whom are Emory students, commit to spending at least 2 hours a week for a minimum of six months with their participant playing sports, watching movies, volunteering with a community organization or just hanging out.

To read more about Andrew, the “Get a Life” program, and other Adult Community Assistance programs sponsored by the center, click here: Emory Autism Resource Center.