Parents and caregivers of children with autism are their lifelong teachers; for this reason, having an evidence-based curriculum like the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills ...

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is offered through the Civitan-Sparks’ Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic at UAB. Dr. Sarah O’Kelley is a certified PEERS® ...

As a freshman at Drexel University, Christina was passionate about volunteering and engaging with her community. Through the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, she found her first volunteer experience ...

Imagine this: You watch your child at the playground, their eyes lighting up as they approach a group of laughing kids. But instead of welcoming them in, the children turn away. No invitation to join, ...

A veteran teacher at Victor J. Andrew High School paired with a new teacher to bring students together at the campus in Tinley Park for a woodworking project to advocate for autism acceptance. Just as ...

Youth with autism are growing up in a world where awareness of autism and expectations for full inclusion in society are increasing. Today, one in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

BRAAC SUMMER PLUS Program has been hugely successful for both children with autism and those without! This summer's camp is developed by BRAAC for children with autism. So how can it be GREAT for your ...

Dexter Community Schools are looking to add a unique Physical Education course at the high school that would be open to all ...