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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...

Inclusion into Life in Peru

Posted by Andy Shih, PhD, Autism Speaks senior vice p... More...

Business Perspective: Asbury Automotive Group

My name is Melissa with Asbury Automotive Group, and I wanted to update you on our progress with Asbury’s new café concept, Café Blends: Blending... More...

NIH Project SEARCH: Strengthening Our Workplace & Community

As part of our National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) series, the theme for this week is “Collaborative Public & Private Partnerships for ... More...

Catching Up With Pure Vision Arts

This blog post is by Penelope Anderson, Administrative Assistant. Penelope has worked with non-profit organizations for over 20 years and joined Pure Vision Arts in 2009. A couture and children’s clothing designer, she has volunteered wi... More...

Videoblog: Peter Gerhardt at the National Conference

Meeting the Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D., educational director of the McCarton Uppe... More...

Family Services Adult Services Office Hours - July

Leslie Long and Dave Kearon will held the Family Services monthly Adult Services Office Hours on July 12! The transcript below covers housing, employment, Medicaid and other questions about adults living with autism!

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Home of the Month: YCS Sawtelle Hall

The Housing & Adult Services team has received many inquiries in recent months from families looking for housing resources for young adults with autism who also exhibit challenging behaviors. In an effort to increase access to d... More...

Creating Portraits of Autism

Guest post by Chri... More...