Adults

Autism Speaks Releases New Employment Think Tank Report as National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins

Many adults with autism unemployed or underemployed, think tank report offers solutions ... More...

Young Adults With Autism Seek Out White-Collar Careers For First Time

Matthew Koenisg, 24, was working in a data entry position in St. Paul, Minnesota making below minimum wage at a supervised employment center for people with disabilities.

Koenig, is is affected by autism, was happy to have a job despite the... More...

Strengthening Support for Adults with Autism

Researchers and service providers must explore innovative solutions if we... More...

Adults with Autism in the News

NEW: Join the Conversation for Change!  

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Adult Services Office Hours

Leslie Long and Dave Kearon will be holding our monthly Adult Services Office Hours this Thursday (7/12) from 6-7pm EST!  Please join the discussion about housing, employment, Medicaid and any other questions you may have about adults living ... More...

Autism Speaks Awards $450,000 in Grants for Two Programs to Encourage Independent Living, Increased Community Participation

NEW YORK, NY (March 1, 2012)– Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism advocacy and science organization, today announced that it has awarded $450,000 in grants for two projects focused on developing independent funct... More...

Autism Speaks Awards Over $1 Million in Family Services Community Grants in U.S., Canada

NEW YORK, NY (January 24, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the award of over $1 million in grants to directly support the innovative work of autism service providers in dozens of co... More...

Autism Speaks Launches Housing and Residential Supports Portal to Help Families Make Informed Decisions about Housing and Residential Services for Adults with Autism

NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 12, 2012) – Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today launched the Housing and Residential Supports Port... More...

Housing and Residential Supports

Autism Speaks Position Statement: Housing and Autism Spectrum Disorders

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