Adults with Autism
Autism Speaks Adult Services Resources Adults living with autism often have difficulty finding information about programs and supports that would allow them to live as independently as possible....
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Autism and Employment
New! Autism Speaks Joins National Funders to Expand Inclusion in EmploymentAutism Speaks, Kessler Foundation, May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, New York Collaborates for Autism and Poses Family...
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Adults with Autism in the News
New! Autism Speaks just launched three great new employment tools for the autism community. Check them out here! New! Autism Speaks is excited to announce the launch of our latest tool...
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Matthew Koenisg, 24, was working in a data entry position in St. Paul, Minnesota making below minimum wage at a supervised employment cSeptember 27, 2012Matthew Koenisg, 24, was working in a data entry...
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! To kick off a month full of critical discussions, blogs, "Live Chats"...
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Employment Tool Kit
Autism Speaks would like to help you with your employment search by giving you tools and tips while you look for a job.As an adult on the autism spectrum, you have strengths and abilities that...
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NGA Issues Blueprint for Employing People with Disabilities
Initiative of Delaware Gov. Markell designed to raise awarenessAugust 05, 2013MILWAUKEE (August 5, 2013) -- The National Governors Association (NGA) issued A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with...
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Adult Services
New! Autism Speaks just launched three great new employment tools for the autism community. Check them out here! New! Autism Speaks is excited to announce the launch of our latest tool...
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"Different, Not Less:" Rapper with Autism's Music Video
Ryan Larmour is a young adult with autism who has funneled his emotions into rap music.November 12, 2014This post was written by Raymond Larmour, the father of Ryan Larmour, a young Irish man who has...
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Virtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills and Brain Activity
Autism Speaks Meixner fellow working with young adults who have autism to improve effectiveness of virtual-reality training program Autism Speaks Meixner fellow working with young adults who have...
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Finnish Punk Band With Autism, Down Syndrome Enter Eurovision Finals
The band hopes to take autism and Down Syndrome awareness worldwide by winning the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend. PKN will represent Finland in the Eurovision finals on Saturday. March 03, 2015...
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Can adults with autism be a valuable workforce for tech?
The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, interviewed David Kearon, director of adult services at Autism Speaks about pushing...
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Financial Planning Tool Kit
Autism Speaks is excited to announce the launch of our latest tool kit to provide you with essential information and guidance you need to develop a plan for your child’s financial future!All parents...
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