New York State votes to release $1 billion for supportive housing New York State Assembly Social Services Chair Andrew Hevesi (A.D. 28) announced on April 10 the New York State Assembly and New York State...
New app helps people with autism address daily needs and challenges The Identifor Companion app uses a human avatar named Abby to help young adults and adults with autism when parents, teachers, and aides are no...
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee: Quarterly meeting highlights National research and policy updates on adult support, interventions for anxiety, inflexible behavior, severe self-injury and more
Making accommodations so employees with autism reach their potential The article features Doug Williams, CEO of suit-maker Hart Schaffner Marx and the father of a young man with autism. The 130-year-old suit...
Ford announces job training program for people with autism Last week, Ford Motor Company announced that it will begin a pilot program to help train individuals with autism in the workplace, in...
Family behind White Castle shares their autism journey Marci Ingram exudes the love of a proud mother as she shares stories about her now 25-year-old son.
Adult son with autism argues alone at night: Should we be concerned? Parents seek perspective: Is this just his way of coping or a sign he needs help? Advice and perspective from an expert in the Autism Speaks...
Autism and resistance to the change from winter to summer clothes Their grandson insists on wearing a coat even as the days get hot; advice on helping the change-resistant transition with the season
My story of being diagnosed with autism late Even though I liked to socialize and had some friends, I started to feel isolated when kids began to form groups and I got left out.
Why I'm proud to hire adults with autism This is a post by Bill Morris, co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Recyclers, a nonprofit social enterprise based in Colorado with the mission of...
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Housing and Residential Supports Online Portal Finding housing and residential supports for adults with autism can be extremely challenging. Autism Speaks is trying to make this overwhelming...
Autism in the Workplace Autism Speaks is pleased to highlight individuals with autism who are working as well as testimonials from their employers. This page should...
Employment Tool Kit Autism Speaks would like to help adults with autism with their employment search by giving them tools and tips while they look for a job.The...
Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit This tool kit is designed to assist individuals and families as they identify and secure appropriate residential supports and services for...
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide This guide is designed to help teens and young adults with autism and their families explore the different opportunities and learning...
Transition Tool Kit: A Guide for Families on the Journey to Adulthood The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit was created to serve as a guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. Since...
