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Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary

Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary “I was diagnosed with Autism/PDD at the age of 3 years, 3 months of age. Until that point, I developed normally, including speech, and I was reading. At some point, I regressed, and lost speech and the ability to communicate. I displayed many characteristics that are part of the autism spectrum: …

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Image of the cover of the report with a watery blue-grey background and a faded white icon of the state of utah in the middle with the following words on the icon: 2023 Salt Lake Valley Neuro-Inclusive Housing Market Analysis. The bottom of the report cover has various shades of orange creating a cityscape with mountains with the following words on top: Data driving a place in the world for autistic adults and others with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Organizations Across Salt Lake Area Compile Data on Housing Needs and Displacement Risk of Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults

Organizations Across Salt Lake Area Compile Data on Housing Needs and Displacement Risk of Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ann Carrick Email: [email protected] Website: madisonhouseautism.org A coalition of organizations, called the Utah Neuro-Inclusive Housing Coalition, convened by Madison House Autism Foundation, have released a report on the housing needs of …

Organizations Across Salt Lake Area Compile Data on Housing Needs and Displacement Risk of Autistic and Neurodivergent AdultsRead More

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Where to Start: Neuro-Inclusion in the Workplace

Where to Start: Neuro-Inclusion in the Workplace With growing access to diagnosis toolkits for diverse populations and increased social awareness of autism through hashtags like #ActuallyAutistic on social media sites, more communities are becoming aware of the need for neuro-inclusion. Creating neuro-inclusive communities can begin in many places, but a common question that many come …

Where to Start: Neuro-Inclusion in the WorkplaceRead More

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Autism Kits Placed in Ambulances Across Utah to Better Serve Patients

John Wilson Autism Kits are now in every single Gold Cross ambulance in Utah. The kits are named after the…

Autism Kits Placed in Ambulances Across Utah to Better Serve PatientsRead More

Screenshot of the homepage header of the Autism Housing Network. It shows a hand palm up about to receive a key that says "home", with wording over the image that says, "Home is Possible..." There are also three different colored tiles underneath for navigation that say "Find", "Create", "Learn".

New & Improved Autism Housing Network Launches

As the only comprehensive, online platform for sharing residential opportunities and resources for autistic adults and others with intellectual/developmental disabilities…

New & Improved Autism Housing Network LaunchesRead More

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Virginia Non-Profit Purchases Richmond Grocery Store, Provides Training Opportunities for People with Autism

Giving opportunities to those who may not have them, is what local nonprofit Commonwealth Autism is hoping to do by…

Virginia Non-Profit Purchases Richmond Grocery Store, Provides Training Opportunities for People with AutismRead More

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Dance, Autism, and Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly Spaces

How can studio spaces become more inclusive of neurodivergent dancers?

Dance, Autism, and Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly SpacesRead More

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‘The currency of connection’: T-shirt company offers opportunities to adults with autism

The Awesome Company was created to empower and employ adults with autism. As the mother of a child on the…

‘The currency of connection’: T-shirt company offers opportunities to adults with autismRead More

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Making Sense of the Past as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adult

“I realized that there was a hole inside of me that I didn’t know existed until the diagnosis came along…

Making Sense of the Past as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic AdultRead More

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#Imagine21 Mini-Documentary Series

The #imagine21 mini-documentary series shines a light on the largely invisible lives of adults with autism. Each short film invites us to walk a little while in a different pair of shoes. They dare us to imagine what the world might look like were it to embrace #AutismAfter21.

Help us build a world that embraces all ability. As we post each film, please share them on social media with the hashtags #Imagine21 and #AutismAfter21.

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Picture of artist Jon-Keith Gary wearing a light tan jacket and a light brown shirt.

Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary

Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith Gary “I was diagnosed with Autism/PDD at the age of 3 years, 3 months of age. Until that point, I developed normally, including speech, and I was reading. At some point, I regressed, and lost speech and the ability to communicate. I displayed many characteristics that are part of the autism spectrum: …

Artist Spotlight: Jon-Keith GaryRead More

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Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, Texas

Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, Texas 25 year old Samuel has unique interests and abilities. “He has a great memory. He can “mash-up” songs that go together. He loves Walmarts, America’s Funniest Home Videos, used lottery tickets, trains, and toilets,” shares Samuel’s father, Mark. However, like many autistic adults and their …

Family Ignites Autism After 21 Day Recognition in Hutto, TexasRead More

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Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Autism Diagnosis as an Adult by James Malone Kirkendall Hello, my name is James and I want to voice my struggles and successes with others that are suffering from mental illness and developmental issues. Ever since I was little I knew something was off. I was always told throughout my life that I seemed like …

Autism Diagnosis as an AdultRead More

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