Autism and Employment Opportunities | Interview with Ann Marie Sullivan
Everyone feels useful and productive through a job, but for the autism community, where nearly 80% of them are unemployed, it can be hard to break through that barrier and enjoy that feeling. Ann Marie Sullivan’s company Spectrum Works seeks to be that bridge between unemployment and productive employment for the autism community.
Autism in India & ABA Training in Multiple Languages | Interview with Dr. Smita Awasthi
Teaching non-vocal children to speak in one language is already a challenge, but what happens in countries like India where dozens and dozens of languages are spoken all over? Dr. Smita Awasthi has taken on this challenge with her work in India, and for over 36 years, she’s taught and trained parents and professionals to work with the autism community in India. She shares today how she’s addressed the challenges of bi- and tri-lingualism on the Indian subcontinent.
Autism in the Media, Dating & Love on the Spectrum | Interview with Dr. Kerry Magro
How do you break free from autism stereotypes? For Dr. Kerry Magro, a TV consultant, public speaker, and best-selling author, you leave behind stereotypes every time you show a realistic portrayal of the many different kinds of people with autism. Representation in media matters to him, and that’s why he works so hard with other self-advocates to share an accurate and varied picture of autism in television and film.
The Eagles Autism Foundation: Interview with Executive Director Ryan Hammond
Before talking with Ryan on this episode, I had no idea the scope of the Eagles Autism Foundation. Founded just three short years ago in 2017, today the foundation has woven a commitment to the autism community throughout everything they do. From the end zone to employment to community grants, I hope you’ll be as impressed as I was about the possibilities that are available.
Autism Jobs and Vocational Tasks
When my son, Lucas, celebrated his 18th birthday, he officially became an adult. He participated in some autism jobs for a few years prior to his 18th birthday through his IEP at school. The next summer as part of an Extended School Program (ESY), Lucas started volunteering at a local hotel for an hour each […]