June 1, 2012

Recently, I have been researching different programs available for teens and adults diagnosed with ASD. As I was continuing my search, I came across a news article from CBS news in New Jersey. What caught my eye was the title of the article, "One in three adults with autism lack professional experience, worrying professionals." The study goes on to talk about how one in three people diagnosed with Autism has had no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation. With Autism being diagnosed at a higher rate, we need to keep in mind all of these young adults and adults entering into the working force. I have blogged before about different programs available in different states for teens and adults after they graduate. The programs provide these young adults with the skills needed to find jobs and provide them with basic living skills. Although there are quite a few of these programs, we need more, especially with the growing population of children diagnosed with ASD.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57433744-10391704/one-in-three-adults-with-autism-lack-professional-experience-worrying-experts/

June 1, 2012

I began to research different children's programs available for children diagnosed with Autism. As I was looking through the websites I found one called www.autism-programs.com. The website provides professionals and adults the opportunity for special training for working with children diagnosed with Autism. Professionals and adults can travel to The Netherlands and Florida to attend seminars and training programs. The programs provide the attendees with effective techniques for treating children with autism and teach them how to facilitate positive, nurturing relationships between children and the adults in their lives. The program further educates the attendees how to alter their teaching styles to be more playful and interactive, which is more appropriate and effective.

http://www.autism-programs.com/programs.htm