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Grant recipient spotlight: Training to work at Aspiritech… earns 93% of its revenue from clients ranging in size from startups to Fortune 500 companies, like Goldman Sachs. In 2011, Autism Speaks awarded the company a community impact grant to fund a job coach to train 10 new autistic adults. Below Brad … near Chicago, Ill., we provide training and employment for those adults who consider themselves to have high-functioning autism or Asperger Syndrome. Our clients range in size from Fortune 500 companies (Goldman Sachs, Aon, Abbvie and JP Morgan) …
Autistic Adults and Transitioning Relationships… to overcome but it is always good to do what is best for you,” says Hannah Tomkovicz, Director of Adult Services at Autism Speaks. “Some autistic adults can mask these feelings because that is what they have gotten used to doing. But there … author Brigid Rankowski is a self-advocate who writes and presents on various disability topics with a specialization in autism. She is executive director of The Way We Move, a social circus program that brings circus arts to marginalized …
Tips for autistic adults managing diabetes… Studies suggest that having autism may be associated with a higher risk of diabetes , a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood … things to remember are: you are not alone and you can live a healthy, long life with diabetes. In fact, while those with autism and diabetes may experience some unique challenges, some may find their preference for routine and attention to …
Catching up with Scarlett: Autistic second grader and her super mom thrive in 2022… Hi, Autism Speaks family! I’m Scarlett’s mom, Caitee. I’m writing this because as we move closer to the new year, I wanted to … look back at the many milestones Scarlett, now 7, has hit since you last heard from us four years ago. I also want to thank Autism Speaks for keeping up with her and being a constant resource for our family. We appreciate all you do. Scarlett …
Catching Up with Alex and Blu Star Productions… is today. During our conversation, Alex introduced Blu Star Productions , a venture he founded to empower filmmakers with autism and neurodivergent individuals. He describes Blu Star Productions as "a collective of artists with disabilities … documentary which is about the creation of Middle Tennessee’s largest all-inclusive playground. Alex was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as a toddler and has been making slice-of-life documentaries during his undergraduate career. We …
Preparing for the new school year… now, it truly helped me out with my success, especially during COVID when everything was online. Have you utilized any of Autism Speaks toolkits and services? If so, please tell us about how the organization has helped. Autism Speaks has helped me out tremendously when I was younger. More specifically, their resources on postsecondary …
Learning to love myself… embrace who you are. Otherwise, you are sentencing yourself to a lifetime of unhappiness. I find that it helps to think of autism or whatever you are contending with as being a “profile” or as being a unique aspect of your identity. Being able to … My Aspie profile has also endowed me with abilities that have served me well. For example, as with many folks on the autism spectrum, I am particularly detail-oriented, analytic and adept at thinking “outside the box.” Remember: a half-full …
New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions OH, PA and Kentucky… Research shows that early screening, diagnosis and interventions improve lifelong outcomes in children with autism. Discover how to access the wealth of early intervention resources, tools and supports within your local community. … community providers, teachers and education staff members, medical providers, faith-based organizations, people with autism and caregivers. … New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions OH, PA and Kentucky …