Living with Autism Study reveals parents’ fears for their children with autism

Posted by Patricia Wright on December 16th, 2008

The one consistent message Easter Seals hears from families — after the initial apprehension and anxiety of learning their child has autism – is an overwhelming concern about the life-long supports their child with autism may need to be independent.

Until today, we have had no data to quantify what we’ve heard anecdotally over the years. So Easter Seals worked with …Read More » »

Join us Tuesday as Easter Seals unveils its Living with Autism Study

Posted by Jim Williams on December 12th, 2008

Please join us this Tuesday, December 16 when we unveil Easter Seals’ Living with Autism Study, a nationwide study made possible through the generous support of Easter Seals National Corporate Partner MassMutual Financial Group and conducted by Harris Interactive.

The study asked families from Easter Seals and the Autism Society of America about their concerns for their children …Read More » »

Learning and sharing in Orlando

Posted by Patricia Wright on July 9th, 2008

I am one of the lucky ones — I get to spend four days in Orlando at the Autism Society of America Conference. This conference brings together individuals on the spectrum, family members, experts and professionals. Easter Seals is proud to have a formal partnership with Autism Society of America. We’re here to learn and share. Through collaboration, we …Read More » »