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Accommodations on the Job… A majority of employees with autism require some type of accommodation in their employment. Some of those accommodations are easy and inexpensive to … for adaptation or specialized design.” – Center for Universal Design, NC State University Employers who participated in the Autism Speaks Employment Think Tank in June 2012 agreed that neurotypical employees (people without neurological …
White Castle to “Light It Up Blue” for 10th Annual Fundraiser… America’s favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 97 years, announced today the launch of its annual fundraiser for Autism Speaks as part of its philanthropic Castle Shares initiative. This year’s fundraiser will mark one decade of partnership between White Castle and Autism Speaks, a global organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for …
The IEP as more than just a form, but an opportunity… This is a post by school psychologist Dr. Peter Faustino. Dr. Faustino served as an expert advisor for the new Autism Speaks IEP Guide and answered many frequently asked questions on camera for the autism community. He is currently the New York delegate for the National Association of School Psychologists and a past …
Can cognitive behavioral therapy ease autism-related sleep problems?… reasons, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep are particularly common among kids – and possibly adults – on the autism spectrum. Sleep problems, in turn, can worsen behavioral challenges and interfere with learning. So psychologist … of Missouri Sleep Research Lab, is collaborating with psychologist Micah Mazurek, of the university’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for improving sleep …
One year later: Remembering Suzanne Wright… On July 29, 2016, Autism Speaks lost its co-founder Suzanne Wright . After a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer, she died at age 69. But the organization she and her husband, Bob Wright, started in 2005 after their grandson, Christian, was diagnosed with autism has grown into a global movement to support and empower children, adults and families worldwide affected by the …
A little education and communication goes a long way… West. This meant changing his daily routine — a particular challenge, as he has Asperger’s, a high functioning form of autism. “The first few weeks were scary,” Christopher recalls. “I taught myself that my ‘routine’ every day is change. My … invited. Christopher is also able to help his colleagues better understand and interact with GameStop customers who have autism. “We have a lot of people who come in and just want to talk about all these facts they memorized. I tell my staff …
Meet Kam H.… continuous work inside and outside of the classroom. Hi, my name is Keenan, and I’d like to introduce my son, Kamron to the Autism Speaks community. Kam, as we call him, recently celebrated his birthday in June and we (mom, dad, family and friends) couldn’t be prouder of him. Kam was diagnosed at the age of 3 with autism and echolalia. At an early age he knew the ENTIRE alphabet and his numbers 1-20. At the age of 2, I noticed his …
Preparing for changes to transportation as an adult on the spectrum … public transportation, traveling is a skillset that can help create a more independent adult life. For many people with autism, access to public transportation is essential. Although mastering the daily schedules, routes and the inevitable … my apartment and rarely leave. The struggle to adapt in this worldwide climate is exhausting for a person like me, with autism. I have sensory issues from masks and increased anxiety because some people ignore the rules. To find a mask that … I found one that I could wear comfortably. Some people do not wear masks or adhere to social distancing. As a person with autism, it is difficult to communicate and explain to someone “Please do not get so close to me.” One way to overcome this …
It is an honor to have you as my brother … you and I. I'm ashamed to say, as your sister, I compared you against other children. Simply because I didn't understand autism. Most of all I compared other siblings relationships to ours. Why wouldn't you speak to me? Why couldn't we play? I … be in, I'd always fight your corner. This part came true at least. I was six years old when I truly understood the word 'autism'. I had heard it said before by our parents and never thought much of it. I realized at six, that autism was the reason why you didn't walk or couldn't talk to me like other brothers talked to their sisters. I didn't see …
Meet Malachi… life. With the help of a rock-solid support team of therapists and teachers, and his mom Nonnie, helping to navigate his autism journey, Malachi is thriving. When her son Malachi was diagnosed with autism, Nonnie, a veteran of the United States military, struggled with the idea that it was all her fault. Being deployed … his development. Of course, this was an unfair assumption, but Nonnie took it to heart. She immediately began researching autism and how to obtain crucial intervention services for her son to help him find his voice and eventually reach his full …