For many adults with autism, the arts are a lifeline. They promote sensory integration, emotional growth, creative …
After 21 Day Inaugural Breakfast Focuses On Employment
Did you know that 85% of adults on the autism spectrum are unemployed or underemployed (2017)? While these adults are …
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Autism in Women: Misdiagnoses, Confusion, Unresolved Issues
The specific issues that autism in women are often left out of conversations about autism and autistic adults. While the …
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Let’s Get Physical Part II: Exercise & Health Issues
Exercise for autistic adults is too often neglected. While children with autism may flourish by taking advantage of …
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Montgomery County Proclaims April 21st as “Autism After 21 Day”
To boost awareness of the various needs of adults with autism, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Council member …
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Spring Cleaning: Organization Solutions for Autism
Clutter in a living space can be a huge stressor for people with autism because it can contribute to sensory overload …
Autistic Adults Confront the Dreaded Job Interview
As I find myself graduating from college this spring, the interview process for potential jobs seems like the most …
Helping Your Loved One with Autism Cope With Feelings of Loss
Disclaimer: These tips on how to cope with feelings of loss may not apply in every situation and should be adapted to …
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Video Games and Autism: Helpful or Harmful?
It can happen to anyone. You start playing Minecraft or Skyrim, and before you know it, hours have passed and you …
Let’s Get Physical: Exercise, Socialization, and SPIRIT Club
"Let's Get Physical" is a two-part series on the importance of exercise for autistic adults. Stay tuned for Part …
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What I’ve Learned from Other Adults with Autism: Carla and Clarity
“Carla” is a redhead with freckles and cropped hair. She loves the Patriots, calls herself a tomboy, and has a …
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You Aut to Know: Scheduling Your Day with Success
John Lennon famously said “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making plans.” In other words, things happen …
