Radio Waves: The Autism Journey of John Graham
John Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
Learn MoreResearchers have found that young adults with autism are less likely than their peers to be employed. Those who are employed tend to have part-time, low wage jobs, and family members may have to forfeit or change careers. This collection explores the research on employment challenges and opportunities from both the perspective of the autistic adult and family members.
Browse Topics A-ZJohn Graham knew that autism affects everyone differently. He recently learned from SPARK just how different his own autism is.
Learn MoreA few years after being diagnosed with autism in his 30s, one man learned why he has autism. Read about his journey.
Learn MoreWhen it comes to autism, the Lee family is often among the first to try a new program.
Learn MoreAlthough the road to adulthood can be bumpy for people with autism, Joseph Beno has moved smoothly from high school to employment and owning a car.
Learn MoreAs a young man, Adam Farris found himself in a tough place. With poor social skills, he could not keep a job or friends. Then he received an autism diagnosis – and help with social and life skills. With that, he transformed his life.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Stephen Shore, M.Ed. discusses the autism acceptance movement and how to reframe the term disability. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
Learn MoreIn this webinar, Ernst VanBergeijk, a professor at Lesley University, discusses employment and job trends for people with autism, skills that help individuals with autism gain and retain jobs and how employers and co-workers can create an autism-friendly workplace. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
Learn MoreWe asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
Learn MoreMary E. McDonald discusses how to prepare children and teens with ASD for adulthood.
Learn MoreFor parents and adults with ASD finding and maintaining employment can be difficult.
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