Adults with Autism | Autism Speaks

Moms Bowl for Free. Yes, I Accept Your Invitation!

Marianne Sullivan is responsible for Community Outreach and Education at Autism Speaks. She can be reached at: msullivan@autismspeaks.org

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Chad Secures a Trial Run on the Job!

On the last episode of MTV's World of Jenks Chad finds himself having graduated high school and in search of a job and future plans. It was a... More...

John: An Employment Success in His Own Words

A Conversation with John Taylor, Family Services Database Coordinator at Autism Speaks. Please check out our Employment Tool Kit ... More...

25 random things about motherhood, autism-style: An Update

This post is by Laura Shumaker, writer and autism advocate. Her adult son Matthew has autism. You can read the first three chapters of her book 'A Regular Guy: Growin... More...

My Son Has Become More Than His Autism

Joane Goodroe is the mother of a 25 year old son that was diagnosed with autism – pervasive development delay- when he was 4 years old. In addition to being the mother of two sons, she has degrees in nursing and business and has develope... More...

Raising Expectations for Supported Employment

This post is by Jay Lytton, an adult with Asperger Syndrome.

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From Helplessness to Courage: A Sister's Story

Caroline McGraw is a would-be childhood paleontologist turned storyteller, digging for treasure in people with autism and intellectual disabilities (and empowering caregivers to do the same). Caroline blogs at ... More...

Christopher Chapman, A Face of Young Adults with Autism

This post is by Dee McVicker, of Exceptional Minds

Meet Christopher Chapman, the new face of young adults on the autism spectrum. He’s talented, involved and living life to its fullest potential as a student at Exceptio... More...

ATC of Texas Home of the Month

“A child with autism grows up to be an adult with autism.” This saying is often repeated in the Autism Treatment Center’s classrooms, staff meetings, and homes. It serves as a stark reminde... More...

Holistic Approach toward Independence and Employment

This post is by Leigh Belcher, MS LPC, Director of Clinical Services at Triumph Services, Inc., Holly Brigman, M.Ed., CRC, NIC, Coordinator of Program Research and Evaluation at ... More...