Ryan’s Voice
By Ryan Litchfield, Autism and Disability Self-Advocate Ryan spent time as an intern at the Center a few years ago and wrote about his experience as person with autism.…
Steps to Independence
By Amy Smith Long time Center members may remember another time that this young man packed his bags for a trip to Jacob’s World. For those who don’t remember…
Finding My Zen
By Sue Loring In 1988, when my son was three, and we were anxiously seeking an answer to what was causing his language delay, his seeming lack of need…
We can do it … Together
We can do it.. Together.. One step at a time.. By Jaya Pandey This morning on my way to the city All I could think of “1 in 52”. Playing…
The Challenges of Work
by Michael Comeau My first job was a Greeter at Friendly’s. My dad was working as a dishwasher on the weekends for some extra spending money. They loved him there,…
The Loving Push…
With my size 10 boot! By Mia McDonald A social skills group my son attends asked the parents to read “The Loving Push” by Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra…
Circle Life
by Cynthia Gauthier Last night as I was drifting off to sleep I heard from across the hall your still childlike voice, rambling off a new string of…