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Animal Shelter Volunteer Work for Kids and Teens with Autism: Master Social and Job Skills

On: October 17, 2019

In: Education: College, Education: K-12, Employment, Family, Social Development

Volunteering at an animal shelter is a great way for tweens, teens and young adults on the autism spectrum to practice and improve social and job skills. They also learn responsibility and a respect for animals. As visitors come into animal shelters to look at animals available for adoption, it’sContinue Reading

What are the Main Causes of Depression for Those with Asperger’s Syndrome?

By: Marcia Eckerd

On: August 22, 2019

In: Adulthood, Depression, Medical

Why are there higher rates of depression in those with AS? There may be some genetic predisposition to depression for some, but this doesn’t explain most cases of depression. One reason for depression is isolation and loneliness. Despite the misconception that people with AS prefer being alone, research shows thatContinue Reading

Gyms, Teenagers, and Asperger’s

By: Alfred Chavira

On: May 10, 2019

In: Depression, Education: K-12, Family, Social Development

Your adolescent is getting taller, eating more, and gaining weight. It happens parents, our kids grow and eat more while moving less. Between school and therapies who has time for the gym, right? Well, unfortunately, we tend to place fitness in the back burner when in reality it should beContinue Reading

“Please,” “Thank you,” and “You’re Welcome”: Essential for Those with ASD to Excel in the Workplace

By: Kirt Manecke

On: January 12, 2018

In: Social Development

Social skills are especially difficult for teens on the autism spectrum, but many of these skills can be learned, and with practice, can become habit. Social skills are critical to make friends, get a job, and to live a fulfilling life. Research from Harvard University says social skills are theContinue Reading

Summer Activities for Young Adults with ASD and the Residential College Experience

By: Dema Stout

On: March 27, 2017

In: Education: College, Family

Summer can be a challenging time when your teen or young adult just hangs out at home, sleeping late, watching youtube, and playing video games. OR it can be a period of growth and challenge. I am going to highlight a program I am involved with that provides a wonderfulContinue Reading