From Job Search to the First Day on the Job
You did it. Congratulations! You made the choice to find a job. Whether you are looking for your first job or a new…
Advocate for Accommodations in College
Accommodations can support success and learning in college. However, even college students with approved accommodations may experience barriers to…
Leveling the Playing Field for Autistic Parents
It’s 5:45 in the morning, and her feet patter into the room. She gets into the bed, rests her head next to mine on…
Including Fathers in Social Communication Interventions
Fathers are a primary communication and play partner for children. They play and talk with children in different ways than mothers do, providing important…
Welcoming Autistic People to Religious Gatherings
Although religious gatherings can provide a sense of meaning to life and belonging, gatherings may be inaccessible or present barriers that exclude autistic…
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…
