Healthcare and Medical News: October Advocacy: Employment, AAC Awareness, & Anti-Bullying

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This October, our focus is on providing resources for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, bullying prevention, and International AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month. Our Public Policy resources include voting information and a guide for future planning into adulthood.

Did you know: Autistic professionals can be up to 140% more productive than their neurotypical coworkers when properly matched to jobs? By focusing on an individual’s strengths, employment is attainable for those on the Autism spectrum.

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The Autism Society of America is thrilled to announce that the Autism Society Central Virginia is the recipient of the 2022 Affiliate of the Year Award. This affiliate has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, not just in revenue, but in programmatic development; they held over 350 programs with more than 5,000 participants. They also implemented a strategic plan focused on organizational growth and increased mission impact.

“Our dedicated team has worked relentlessly to expand our programs and services to meet an intensified demand, and to create a community of support for the Autism community in the greater Richmond area. We look forward to continued growth and impact for many years to come.” - Ann Flippin, Executive Director at the Autism Society Central Virginia

The Autism Society of America and Nickelodeon have co-created a free, downloadable resource pack to help support students on the Autism spectrum, teachers, and parents during the school year. In this collaborative effort, our goal is to help empower Autistic students who are navigating their educational journeys and provide agency and engagement exclusively through positive reinforcement.

Download and customize templates for power cards, visual schedules, and token boards, featuring your favorite Nick characters!

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Affiliate Highlights

Autism Society Howard County offers free yoga classes for children, teens, and adults, made possible by a grant from the Hussman Foundation.

Autism Society South Central Wisconsin has designed an Autism Football Camp for students in grades K-12 to accommodate everyone's unique sensory needs.

Autism Society Western New York is hosting a virtual workshop: "Autism & the Hidden Curriculum: Creating Success in School, Home, and on the Job" presented by Dr. Brenda Smith Myles.