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Finding your community… Over 20% of the inquiries our Autism Speaks Autism Response Team (ART) receives are for information about community support. Common requests are for connections to peer groups, recreation and parent support groups, among others.   Finding … virtual autism parent support groups: Parents of Children, Teens & Young Adults Fathers, family members and grandparents  Siblings Sibling Support Project offers both online and local social groups for teenage and adult brothers and sisters of autistic …
Autism Response Team (ART)…   The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information and referral support for the autism community. Our team members are Certified Resource Specialists through Inform USA and are specially … and the community. How to contact ART Contact Us Online   Please use this form and select "Resources, information, or support for myself or someone I know" to send a message directly to our team. We also have dedicated Spanish language support that can be accessed by emailing ayuda@autismspeaks.org . Who can contact us? We are happy to provide support to …
With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”…   Laura Lear is the CEO of Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS), and has spent the past seventeen years working alongside dedicated professionals to enhance … enhanced service models promoting community inclusion and individual choice. CSS has been able to develop a wide range of supports and services designed to provide the resources desired by each person to pursue his/her self-directed goals.  …
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors …   Every sibling relationship has its ups and downs, and this is no different for siblings of autistic children. Having a sibling … for the other child and have long term effects if unaddressed.  It's important for parents and caregivers to know how to support their children through these challenges by acknowledging their feelings, keeping lines of communication open and …
Lifelong supports… The autism community relies on lifelong supports People with autism and the families that support them rely on a range of options throughout their life spans to live, remain safe and participate in their …
Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit… The search for housing and residential supports can be challenging for a person with autism and his or her family. We hope to make this often-complicated journey … to make housing choices. The purpose of this tool kit is to: Provide an overview of housing options Teach you about the supports and services often needed by adults with autism. Describe options for funding Create a structure to help you …
Legislation to support family caregivers advances… The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act was introduced to support family caregivers in the United States, the millions of individuals who rely on them, as well as the economy and …
Southeast area services and support activities… helpful. Autism Speaks Autism Response Team  -  Year-round The Autism Response Team (ART) provides information and referral support for the autism community. Team members are Certified Resource Specialists through Inform USA and are specially … ART online HERE or at  1-888-AUTISM2  ( 1-888-288-4762 ) En Español:  1-888-772-9050 . … Southeast area services and support activities …
5 do's and don'ts for supporting friends with kids with autism… happened to both have an ASD diagnosis I’ve been angry before, I’ve been insulted before. And I’ve been lucky enough to be supported by most of my friends and family. I always tell my girls to try and find the good in a situation. So, instead of … friend, I decided this was a great opportunity. After all, April is autism awareness month!  My 5 do’s and don'ts for supporting families with kids on the spectrum:   Do: Be supportive: It’s easy...take the time to make a phone call, invite …
Hatching Hope Foundation brings support to Texas families… triplets, was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at age 2.5, she struggled to find much-needed information, services and social supports in her area. This struggle motivated Sabrina to commit her life to helping underserved families in Ft. Worth, Texas … she founded the Hatching Hope Foundation, an organization that provides parent training about autism, individual and family support services, and special education advocacy. In 2019, Keshawn tragically passed away from Osteosarcoma, a rare form of … game and someone who really understands what it’s like to be a parent living with a child with severe autism. Our Facebook support group, Autism Mocha Moms , has been another great way to connect with parents in the community. The group was …