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Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving… de Gracias respetuoso con el autismo   While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on your blessings and express gratitude for all the wonderful things in life, it can also be very stressful for people with autism and their families. Autism and … Anne Grego-Nagel, both of Autism Speaks, share their tips for making Thanksgiving an autism-friendly holiday with autistic individuals, parents of autistic children and their holiday hosts. What is your advice to autistic individuals to cope with … can relax. Or, let them know it is ok if they need to step outside or go for a walk to recharge. It could also be mutually beneficial if you communicate what to expect ahead of time -- the timing of the main meal, the number of guests attending, …

6 tips for job seekers on the spectrum from someone who is autistic… This guest post is by Marcelle Ciampi (aka Samantha Craft), M.Ed. who is the CEO of Spectrum Suite LLC, the job recruiter for ULTRA Testing, an autism educator, the author of the blog and book, Everyday Aspergers, Selection Committee Chair at the … at  info@myspectrumsuite.com . I am an autistic job recruiter for a technology company that provides work opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. These are some of my personal tips when looking for work: Establish a support network In … that much-needed incentive to keep you on track. Online autism support forums, such as Facebook groups, have proved a beneficial resource for thousands of autistics who are turning to peer-mentors for support. Enter “autism” or “Asperger's” …