Center for Autism and Related Disorders

CARD, Autism Live and We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym partnered this holiday season again to host a special drive-thru event for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participating families drove by as kids waved at Santa and received toys and other gifts from special elves. To view Autism Live's 2020 Toy and Gift Guide, visit http://www.autism-live.com/ToyGuide. We want to thank all the families who participated in this event and look forward to meeting more families next year!

In November, StarStart Bakery in Wenzhou, China launched a job training program for #autistic adults. The free, multi-session program inspired by Hu’s twin sons, both born with #autism and now 20-years-old teaches people with autism to make pastries and drinks in a working bakery chain. Owner Wenzhong Hu says people participating in the program gain greater self-worth and opportunities for work.

A Jacksonville boy with #autism is now a published author. Trey Sheppard, 13, cowrote a children’s book with his mother, Natalie Sheppard, during the pandemic. The book, called The Day My World Changed, is helping children across the country cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students Emily Carroll, Gabriel DaSilva, Lexie Carrier and John Wagner were enrolled in a dynamics of machinery class this semester requiring a much-anticipated project that could have a big impact on a family in need. Once the students found out about Aiden’s need for a sensory swing, they went right to work. The Early Intervention and Mechanical Engineering Project at Tennessee Tech University is a program created to provide innovative engineered products to children with special needs while also offering real-world design experience to engineering students.

When San Francisco's de Young Museum put out an open call last summer for artworks by Bay Area artists for a special exhibition, it got nearly 11,000 submissions, which a jury then whittled down to just under 800 -- not knowing who the artists were behind the works. It came as a surprise when it was revealed one of the pieces chosen -- an abstract blue painting with layered colored squares was somewhat symbolic of the colorfully layered artist behind it -- a severely #autistic San Mateo teenager named James Lee de Guzman aka "Jamesey."

Several schools have slowly transitioned back to in-person learning. While this may be a step into normalcy, it may not feel that way for all students, especially children with #autism.

CARD is now accepting patients in Plano, TX! #CARDPlano offers the following services to individuals of all ages: ABA Therapy Individualized Programs... Home-Clinical Services Telehealth Services and so much more! We are in-network with major funding sources. For more information and to get started, please call (877) 448-4747 or send an email to [email protected]. ENROLL NOW: admissions.centerforautism.com

#Autistic individuals and support organizations and police departments are working together to foster a deeper understanding of #autism spectrum disorders among public safety and law enforcement personnel.

Many children with #autism haven’t been able to attend in-person therapy sessions because of the pandemic or because they simply can’t afford it. Four high school students have a plan to help. Senior Priyanka Senthil from Nevada and three other students from the Bay Area have created the AUesome Kit for kids with autism.

The band has been releasing songs all covers of classic pop songs onto online streaming platforms like Spotify throughout October, Canada's #AutismAwarenessMonth. They've also dropped merchandise, designed by 21-year-old Adam Barkworth from the U.K., who is also on the spectrum. Meanwhile, they also invited people on the spectrum from around the world to film themselves listening and playing along to their cover of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe." The resulting video includes submissions from 11 countries.

Looking for an experienced sales representative to make a positive difference by helping special needs children! SKILLS Global, LLC helps individuals with autism and other special needs reach their fullest potential by providing clinicians and educators with software as a service tools for developing individualized treatment plans. Our training arm, the Institute for Behavioral Training provides 360 degrees of Applied Behavior Analysis training to anyone whose life is impac...ted by autism. We provide training on all our products, the types of customers that we are looking for, and all the appropriate business training to make sales, follow up with customers, and grow our business. We will teach you what questions to ask in order to learn about prospective clients’ business needs as well as how to develop proposals that focus on client-oriented solutions. Job Duties: Outbound calls to prospective customers Conduct product demos via webinar software Build close relationship with customers Probe for customer needs Create proposals to meet customer business demands Close the deal! Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years in B to B inside sales experience with proven track record Previous SaaS sales experience preferred Bachelor’s degree highly preferred Possess strong ability to do discovery with prospects Ability to close sales and negotiate Excellent written and oral communication skills Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) background desirable Challenge driven Resilient and perseverance Positive energy and I can do attitude Fast learner Team player Ability to travel to ABA conferences 1 to 2 times per year The Perks: Competitive hourly rate plus monthly commission Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K (for qualifying employees) Paid time off Professional development opportunities Extensive ongoing training Casual environment Catered team lunches Kitchen filled with snacks Travel to ABA conferences Standard business hours Email resumes to: [email protected]

Tony Kilgore, CEO of Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), recently had the opportunity to sit down with Bailey Bryant, Editor with Behavioral Health Business, for a Q&A as part of their Inside the C-suite series. Tony Kilgore also discussed how CARD is gearing up for growth in 2021. Read: https://bit.ly/2HsjtJg

Who else loves that amazing feeling of proving the doubters wrong? #AutismAwareness

Are you a parent or caregiver interested in additional resources to care for an individual on the #autism spectrum? Join Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA-D, on October 24th at 10:00 am and November 7th at 4:00 pm for her recorded talk on Caring for People on the Autism Spectrum: Challenges and Resources. Don’t miss Dr. Granpeesheh’s live Q&A session after the presentation. This event is part of the Caregiver San Diego Community Expo, which is interactive, free and virtu...al. It is taking place starting October 24th through November 13th. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3dN6QVf Facebook (live): https://bit.ly/2Hsk1Pi YouTube (live): https://bit.ly/3kyUlyQ Website (after the interview): https://bit.ly/3m9GG1R

Who can relate to this one? #AutismAwareness

A picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s what train conductor and photographer Phil Martin Jr. aims to achieve through his work. The Washington, D.C. conductor, who is on the #autism spectrum, is speaking out about awareness for the disorder.

Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch told Insider that her character, Luna Lovegood, has a special connection with #autistic fans, and gets "a lot of letters" from fans with #autism.

Who can relate to this? #AutismAwareness

Can Telehealth services have benefits beyond fulfilling a specific need during the pandemic? Join our Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) speakers at the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (ORABA) Virtual Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., to learn more about the Lessons Learned from Telehealth Direct Therapy and Implications for Practice. Talk 1 Importance of Rapport in Telehealth Direct Therapy by C.J. Miyake, Research & Develop...ment Manager Talk 2 Effectiveness of Telehealth Direct Therapy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Leah Hirschfeld, Research Coordinator Talk 3 Ensuring Telehealth Direct Therapy is Provided with Integrity by Karen Nohelty, Director of Research

Many people have been less social lately, spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can feel isolating, but with creativity there are ways to stay connected. Autism Services of Saskatoon has created a Minecraft group to help children on the #autism spectrum improve social skills. The program was originally created by Australian psychologist Raelene Dundon.