Autism Society
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The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Autism Society
2y ago
This November, our focus will be on National Family Caregivers Month and staying healthy during the flu season; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 and transitioning during the pandemic. We will also continue to promote positive changes in public policy throughout the month.
National Family Caregivers Month
Future Planning
National Family Caregivers Month: Caregiver Aging Preparation Tips
Caregiver stress: Tips for taking care of yourself
Staying Healthy During the Flu Season
Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Flu
Protect yourself and your family
12 Natural Treatmen ..read more
Autism Society
2y ago
This October, our focus will be on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, employment partners and training models, and Anti-Bullying Month; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 and transitioning to in-person situation. Our policy policy topics include competitive integrated employment, resources for community inclusion and more.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Employment for Persons on the Autism Spectrum: Examination of the State of the Field and the Path to Pursue
Neurodiversity: The Benefits of Recruiting Employees with Cognitive Disabilities
Wha ..read more
Autism Society
2y ago
The Autism Society of America celebrates the life of Dr. Ruth C. Sullivan, who passed away yesterday in Huntington, West Virginia. Over the course of six decades, Dr. Sullivan worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those diagnosed with autism, their families, teachers, and others who care for and about them.
“The Autism Society of America joins Ruth’s family, friends, fellow advocates, and colleagues in mourning her passing. We are all much better for Ruth’s presence in our lives and are so very grateful for all her achievements and contributions.” states Christopher Banks, Pres ..read more
Autism Society
2y ago
This September, our focus will be on adulthood transitions, housing, and long-term care support, and National Suicide Prevention Month; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 and how to safely transition to in-person situations; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 vaccination information and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources include information regarding the Better Care Better Jobs Act, the Residential Systems Project, and more.
Adulthood Transitions
Autism: The Transition to Adulthood
Ask the Expert: Planning the Transition to Adulthood
Supportive ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
This August, our focus will be on back-to-school preparation, IEP planning, and school safety; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 and transitioning back to a post pandemic world. Our public policy resources focus on safety and preparing your family for in-person learning.
Back-To-School Preparations
Preparing to go back to school
Helping kids with autism transition back to in-person school: 10 tips
Reverse Inclusion and the Use of Peer Buddies to Teach Social Skills in a Public School Setting
IEP Planning
Ask the Expert – Autism Society Contact Center: IEPs
Back to School Pl ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
Our July Toolkit focuses on focuses on strengthening family bonds, inclusive summer activities, and back-to-school prep; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 vaccination information and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources review schools reopening and rights for students with 504s and IEPs, the Keeping All Students Safe Act, long-term care serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the State Advocacy Toolkit to advocate for COVID-19 funding for targeted programs.
Strengthening Family Bonds
The Warner Family Story
Autism & The Family Dynamics Faceb ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
Our June Toolkit focuses on Pride Month, Autistic Pride Day, providing support resources, statistics, and information for inclusive summer activities; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 education and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources review President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, an action alert for National Training for Police and Mental Health Crisis Support bills, and details about schools reopening from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Pride Month
View from the Spectrum – Kris Guin
“As a gay autistic man, it is almost as if I have tw ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
This May, our focus will be on Mental Health Awareness Month, providing support resources, statistics, and information for inclusive summer activities; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 education and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources review President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, provide details about the virtual Disability Policy Seminar held this past April, and information about the Competitive Integrated Employment Act.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Science Daily: Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism, study finds
Amaze ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
This month our focus will be on Developmental Disabilities Month, and highlights women and autism for National Women’s History Month; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 Vaccine education and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources review upcoming Disability Policy Seminar details and information about our COVID-19 action alert – additional information will be shared accordingly.
Autism and Gender & National Women’s History Month
Differences in Diagnosing Autism in Girls and Boys
Largest study to date confirms overlap between autism and gender diversit ..read more
Autism Society
3y ago
In honor of Black History Month, the top focus for our February Toolkit is on Autism and Race. There are significant disparities that exist in education, healthcare and support services for autistic individuals of color. Our aim is to shine a spotlight on these inequities, and provide more information and resources related to autism and race.
The toolkit also provides resources for Relationship Building & Socialization, COVID-19 Vaccine education and continued COVID-19 support.
Autism & Race
Autism & Racial Disparities: Morénike Giwa Onaiwu
CDC: 2020 Com ..read more