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Helping adults on the spectrum with grief … hands-on expertise based on my own experiences with grief. I attended a lot of Zoom meetings and was interviewed for some videos that are on the website. I got to speak from my heart, so what I said was more sincere and honest. I got to explain … on the website that were wrong, things that were good, wording that needed to be tweaked. I also helped with two animated videos on the website by reviewing and commenting on the work from Exceptional Minds, the studio we worked with. After the …

Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch… One of the people who have reaped the benefits of this budding relationship is Joanna C., star of Autism Speaks’ WIN video and highlighted in a featured profile during World Autism Month 2021. Joanna’s mom, Lisa, couldn’t be more … having conversations and will tell strangers that she is famous because of the attention she’s got from her Autism Speaks’ videos. She’ll tell her story to anyone who will listen.”  With just one in five people with disabilities, including those …

Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program… connection. “WHO’s digital CST experience, eCST, delivers pre-recorded courses and digital content, including quick tip videos, quizzes and prompts, to caregivers who lack access to in-person group trainings,” said Dr. Chiara Servili, who leads …

Autism symptoms… need for routine Extreme distress at even small changes in plans or routine Ritualistic behaviors (e.g. watching the same videos over and over, repeatedly touching objects in a set order) Need for routine (e.g. same daily schedule, meal menu, …

Adulting on the Spectrum: Olivia Hops on turning editable cookie dough into a business, and being an autistic woman in the sports industry… Autism in 2020 at 24 years old. A former sports journalist, business owner, and cookbook author, Olivia now makes YouTube videos in hopes to help bring awareness to what Autism looks like in females and adults. Read a transcript of this episode  … Video (Responsive)."]} … Adulting on the Spectrum: Olivia Hops on turning editable cookie dough into a business, and being …

One family’s story of navigating their son’s Down syndrome/autism dual diagnosis … and I’d like to share a bit about my son, Jake. Jake, 14, is just like most other kids his age. He loves to watch music videos on his Kindle and is a wonderful dancer. He has a good throwing arm, likes to play basketball and loves to swim. Just …

Learning to love myself… skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve …

Making sense of autistic meltdowns in adults… You can also practice some common calming techniques like deep breathing, yoga, music and art therapy. Tutorials and videos are readily available for free online if you are not yet in a place to take part in a community activity. Whatever …