Many people toss around labels to describe capabilities of individuals with autism and other disabilities. We should avoid using such terms that place people in boxes. Labels are harmful and lead to excluding people based upon others’ beliefs about labels. Both High functioning (HF) and low functioning (LF) are two damaging labels. Why? Individuals labelled Read More
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Be Who Your Are: 3 Actions to a Good Job Fit
Ask yourself these questions. Do you feel frustrated, trapped, or dissatisfied with your job? Are you are currently earning a college degree and looking for a part time job, or in the middle of transition from high school and will be looking for work soon? Are you coming out of a crisis situation and seeking Read More
The Future is Now: 10 Broad Actions to Support Every Individual with Autism
Many individuals with autism and other disabilities struggle with challenges to access the community safely, have a job, or to pursue college studies. The hard truth is, it is up to all of us to work together to change the current outcomes from under or unemployment, languishing at home, or suffering from health issues that include Read More
How I Supported my Adult Autistic Son’s ‘Interdependence’ for 21 years
My immediate survival mode kicks in when my 39 year old son Trent, stands in front of me looking deep into my eyes, wanting a “a big hug,’ then asking me what his day will look like. This is his life now, much different than before, but he is in a transition. Transition does not Read More