Supporting Community-Involved Research
It is commonly known that it takes an average of 17 years before an impactful research study affecting clinical or healthcare knowledge is incorporated…
Five Ways to Ease the Transition to Independent Living
It’s finally happening …You’re ready to move into your own home after months or maybe even years of planning. Having worked with many autistic…
Making the Transition to Adulthood
“Where do I see my adult child after they leave school?” This may seem like a daunting question, explains Courtney Gebura, transition coordinator at…
“911, What Is Your Emergency?”
Calling 911 is a call that no parent wants to make. But that call to 911 is critically important when an autistic child is…
Autism and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Safer Interactions
Autistic individuals, like all of us, are likely to encounter law enforcement officers at some point in their lives, whether it is in the…
Teaching Autistic Students to Solve Math Word Problems
In the past three months, how many times have you had no choice but to use cash to make a purchase? Or tell…
Preparing for Adult Life and Work
Academic settings can be turbulent environments for autistic learners, especially in collegiate settings. For many, it’s their first time living away from home…
Reducing Challenges Faced by Minimally Speaking People
One of the biggest challenges minimally speaking individuals, including those who are autistic face is the prevalent misconception that speech is a measure…
Seeking and Embracing All of Who You Are
I am here today because I am not only proud to be autistic every day, I am here to spread my pride in…
Making The World A Better Place For Autistic Students
“The worst thing you can do is nothing. ” ― Temple Grandin Have you ever taken a subway at rush hour in a new…
How to Elevate Your Advocacy Skills
All children with special needs who succeed in school have at least one thing in common: parents who are passionate and effective advocates. As…
Maya Angelou, an African-American civil rights activist, poet, and memoirist, wrote, “I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is…
