Vocational Centers for Adults with Autism

April 27, 2009 by Abby  
Filed under Adolescents, Adults

Many states have vocational centers for adolescents and adults with autism to help them learn job, community living and independent living skills. These centers are vitally important for people with autism because they provide them with the resources and opportunities to reach the ultimate aim of a healthy and happy adult life. It is important [...]

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Adults with Autism

February 9, 2009 by Abby  
Filed under Adults

When people with disabilities reach the age of 21 they leave a system of entitlement and enter a system of eligibility. The entitlement system is the public education system supported by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which entitles people with disabilities to support and a free and appropriate education. The eligibility system involves [...]

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Nobody Nowhere

January 10, 2009 by Abby  
Filed under Adults

About a year ago I read an amazing book titled “Nobody Nowhere” by Donna Williams. She is a woman with autism who in this book relates her experiences beginning from her childhood. It is an amazing book and I would recommend it to anyone. It’s a little gritty in parts, but isn’t that just life? [...]

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