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Grandparent's Guide to Autism
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Long-distance grandparenting: Eight ways to stay in touch with your grandchild with autism

Here are eight fun ways to stay in touch with your 'long-distance' grandkids - you may be surprised to find that you’ll be indirectly helping your
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Five Tips for Grandparents of a Child with Autism

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Grandparent's Guide with five tips for grandparents of a child with autism.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

How Grandparents Can Support Their Children

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Grandparent's Guide to Autism on how grandparents can support their children who have a child
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Supporting Your Friend's Child with Autism

When your friend's child is diagnosed with autism, one of the ways you can help is by supporting her child. Your friend will appreciate that you want
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

What to do when your friend’s child is diagnosed with autism

Click here to read Katie Read's do's and don'ts when supporting a friend whose child is diagnosed with autism.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Funding for housing

There are a number of options for funding housing including housing grants for families with autism. Learn more in an except from the Autism Speaks
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Funding for Residential Support Services

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit on Funding for Residential Support Services.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Options for housing & models for residential supports

When planning for residential services and supports for an individual with autism, there are three aspects of housing that should be considered.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Beginning the housing search: Questions to consider

Read an excerpt on questions to consider when beginning a housing search from the Autism Speaks Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Accommodations on the Job

Most people with autism require accommodations in the workplace. This section of the Employment Tool Kit has information on various accommodations.
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Finding a Job that is Right for You

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit on employment models and which option is best for you.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Employment Rights

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit on employment rights of disabled workers.
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Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

To Disclose or Not To Disclose?

Should you disclose a disability on a job application or in the workplace? Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit on
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

The Job Interview

This is an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit. JobTIPS provides an excellent step-by-step guide to help you prepare for your job
Tool Kit Excerpt
8.27.2018

Employment Models: Which Option is Best for You?

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit on finding a job that is right for you.
Young autistic adults learn social skills with PEERS
News
8.25.2018

Video: This program is teaching social skills to young adults with autism

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS), is a 16 week-long program that teaches social skills, including tips on