Book Reviewed by: Amy Goodman, Director of Autism Now This is a well written book by an individual on the autism spectrum. It is an interesting read and it makes one feel like you actually know the author and are part of his life. It is from a different perspective as the author is from…
I’m autistic and in my final year of college. I’m working on my senior thesis in Anthropology. My thesis is about activism and the autistic community. I’m looking for people to participate in my surveys. My surveys are fairly short and are able to be saved so that folks who need to can take a break and come back…
Not a year out of college and less than two months into my job at National Journal, I did something that I almost immediately regretted. It was a Wednesday morning in April, and members of the Senate Finance Committee were filing out of a room in the Dirksen Senate Office Building to go vote; I was…
Some children with autism have difficulty putting themselves in someone else’s shoes. As a result, they don’t easily interpret others’ thoughts, feelings, and wants. During the holidays, it can be particularly challenging for children and adults with autism to choose appropriate presents to give. For example, a 15-year-old boy with autism might only see his…
Last Saturday, I gave a speech to discuss how autism and poetry allow me to become my own best advocate for the autism community. It was held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center in Marlboro. I was encouraged to participate in this event by my job coach, Orlando Torres, after seeing…
This is the story of Devon, told through Dance and Theatre. The premiere dance production is an evening length performance, in 3 acts, as told through the eyes of “Devon”. The audience will be moved through the arc of “Devon’s “life. In this story, one will meet Devon, an individual with autism, where he is,…
By Hallie Bulkin That get-together is around the corner and your anxiety levels are on the rise. As you anticipate what this event might be like for you and your child, you consider just skipping it. After all, that does seem easier, doesn’t it? If you want to attend that upcoming event but are unsure…
For the parents of a child with autism, the months after a diagnosis can be a difficult period of adjustment. The amount of new information can seem overwhelming at times. One of the terms parents will have to familiarize themselves with is ABA or Applied Behavioral Analysis. ABA refers to the study of how behavior…
The Arc’s Catalyst Awards were created to recognize individuals, businesses, and other organizations that are catalysts for achievement in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) we would like to highlight three of our 2015 Catalyst Award winners that have distinguished themselves as…
