Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults

Updated On February 10, 2022

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Heather Tarczan, Executive Director of Urban Autism Solutions joins us to talk about how their program is working to build opportunity and community for young adults in Chicago. Every year, thousands of teens with autism age out of high school. For the majority of these young adults, this is the end of their autism-based services and support. Urban Autism Solutions provides a multitude of social and vocational opportunities for individuals through innovative, community-based programs including a Transition Academy and 1.2-acre Growing Solutions Farm.

For more information:

https://www.urbanautismsolutions.com/

https://www.facebook.com/UrbanAutismSolutions/

https://www.instagram.com/urbanautismsolutions/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-autism-solutions/

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Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism

Updated On February 10, 2022

Holly Lechniak Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Outreach Director for the AARTS (Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment, and Services) Center at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to share about the work of SPARK. This national study is working towards accelerating research, as well as our understanding of autism. Holly shares, “Autism, as compared to other fields, is still relatively new in the area of research. There is still much to learn in order to continue to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.”

For More Information:

https://www.rush.edu/services/autism-care

https://sparkforautism.org/rush

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Female Life on the Spectrum – Insights from Jennifer Cook

Updated On February 10, 2022

Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum. She is the author of seven bestselling, award-winning books. This lively conversation had our host, Katherine Johnson laughing and crying. Jennifer provides perspective on why diagnosis has been widely missed in girls and women and promotes her philosophy of helping others, “Move from feeling like a mistake to feeling like a miracle”.

For More Information:

https://www.jenniferotooleauthor.com/

https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/autism-in-heels.html

https://www.nowyoubelong.com/welcome

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