Within this blog post we’ve included resources for Autistics and disabled students transitioning to their communities and students transitioning to post-secondary education. … More Life After High School Graduation: Resources to transition to community living or post-secondary education
This year we focused on bringing the expertise and experience of Autistic adults to share with the community. The presenters’ topics were both timely and relevant and gave a glimpse into their lives through their employment, relationships, and passions. … More GRASP Conference Conclusions & Photos
Please join us for an evening in New York City to hear presentations from leading members of the Autism Community. Jesse Saperstein, renowned author and autism advocate, will be speaking about his experiences as the Media and Activities Liaison for the College Experience at the College of St Rose. Brian J Liston, poet, autism advocate, … More Announcing the speakers for GRASP’s 16th Annual Event
In 2016, Brian was recognized by GRASP with a certificate of achievement for his contributions to the Autism Community. Brian has recently published his first poetry anthology and we are proud to offer them to our community! … More “Through Autistic Eyes” by Brian J Liston
During the program, the teens will spend each day focused on a social skills topic. Certified Autism Specialist facilitators and peer mentors will teach the teens how to work as a team, engage in problem solving, and practice the skills in fun social activities. … More GRASP Summer Skills Program with HVAS
They will learn how to work as a team, engage in problem solving, and practice the skills in fun social activities. Additionally, the teens will be learning about nutrition and food preparation skills by preparing lunch daily. … More GRASP & HVAS Summer Skills Program
Autistics and individuals on the Autism Spectrum, parents, professionals, and advocacy organizations, came together and identified areas that are key to an enriched and improved quality of life… … More GRASP’s 14th Annual Event- Conference Recap
In the Spring of 2009, Jobpath came to Adaptations at the JCC and I made an appointment with a job coach named Katrina Roberts. I told her about my strengths, my interest and what type of work I wanted to do. I told her that I wanted to work doing data entry and work at a school. … More How I Got My Two Jobs, by Emanuel Frowner