Get ready for the world of work Teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not designed to provide the teaching methods and intensive coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need […]
Inclusion in the house of worship, and beyond
On Friday evening, January 19, I joined The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, NY, for their Sabbath service, with the focus on inclusion. I was invited by my friend Sue Izeman, who I met when she was director of the Greenwich Autism Program where my daughter was enrolled in a social skills group at age […]
Transition to Employment – Spring Program Open
Mission Yes She Can recognizes that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not sufficient to provide the teaching methods and 1-1 coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need to gain skills necessary […]
Finding Successful Employment on the Autism Spectrum. Interview with Marcia Scheiner by podcast hosts Becca Lory & Katherine Cody
I had the good fortune of meeting Becca Lory at the Autism Society Conference last year. She is a wonderful advocate for women with autism and has created a podcast series focused on the issues important to us. Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each […]
IDEA is for a lifetime
Currently there is a nominee being interviewed for her role as United States Secretary of Education that will have a huge impact on our society, not just on k-12 students. There are many issues being discussed with the nominee but the one that is of particular concern revolves around continued federal support for the Individuals […]
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