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Artist Spotlight: Jane
Artist Spotlight: Jane “My name is Jane, I am 57 years old. . . I have an interest in past human activity, natural science, and the history of visual communication. Just outside my door, I find stem points, and other artifacts dating back to the Middle Archaic period, and as late as the 1800’s during the …
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: …
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 …
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‘Noisy’ Autistic Brains Seem Better at Certain Tasks. Here’s Why Neuroaffirmative Research Matters
Studies have shown that in some cognitive tasks, autistic people perform better than allistic people. Autistic people may have greater…
Coffee Clubs Give Adults With Autism A Chance To Bond, Build Relationships
For adults in the neurodivergent community, the gatherings are part of the Autism Society of Minnesota’s (AuSM) initiative to bring…
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Inclusive Housing: How Sensory-Friendly Features Can Help Address a Growing Need
With an estimated 5.4 million and growing adults on the autism spectrum in the U.S., more low-barrier, inclusive housing that…
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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…
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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…
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…
#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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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: …
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 …
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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 …