Community Connections
Social Mixers offer an opportunity for young people with autism to practice social skills and become more involved in their community.
The process of teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) socialization skills varies widely More...
Open the Doors to Your Community!
Participation in the community can be enhanced through improvement in the social skills of individuals with autism. Individuals with autism have to learn the social skills that come much more naturally to their More...
It's no secret that raising a child with autism can be expensive. Between doctor's appointments, therapy sessions, after school programs, etc., the costs can get very overwhelming for families affected by autism. The Autism Speaks Autism More...
September is National Grandparents Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate grandparents and all of the love and support they bring to our lives. Grandparents often play very important roles in the lives of children with autism. This month's More...
The Family Services team at Autism Speaks interacts with families affected by autism on a daily basis. Lots of families have shared stories, sought help, or asked questions about legal issues. Many families are looking to better understand what they More...
This month's Community Connections is all about celebrating moms and sharing experiences. We heard from hundreds of mothers across the country who shared their most memorable and heartfelt experiences with their children with autism – More...
Start as Early as Possible!"No matter what our child's level of ability, he will do best in the future if you help him develop practical skills now."- More than a Mom, by Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett This month's Community More...
Recreation is about activities and experiences which produce feelings of enjoyment and satisfaction. They give all of us opportunities to express creativity, achieve and master new skills. Recreation can be particularly important for people with More...
How to Get Some Help...So You Can Get A Break
You deserve a break! Having a family member with autism can be a challenge. It's easy for families to get over-stressed as they deal with their family's needs, juggle medical and therapy More...
"First Responders" are those public safety officials - such as police officers or firefighters - who respond to emergency situations. On a daily basis these first responders encounter a multitude of individuals in emergency situations. More...
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