Hope for adults with autism

Posted by Beth Finke on June 16th, 2009

You know the prevalence of autism statistic — that one we hear all the time about one in 150 children having autism? Well, until I read Patricia Wright’s Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism post last week, I just assumed that number had been measured fairly recently. But it turns out that the original findings …Read More » »

Support for families with autism

Posted by Beth Finke on January 11th, 2008

When Gus was little, and every minute of every day was spent dealing with his disability, a social worker suggested Mike and I go to a parent support group.

I told the social worker this idea was absurd.  

Why on earth would Mike and I spend a treasured evening out talking with other parents about the very thing consuming us all day …Read More » »

Stories of hope

Posted by Patricia Wright on September 19th, 2007

My desire to provide service to individuals with autism and their families stems from my desire to see positive outcomes for those whom I am providing this service.

I tell people that I am a teacher of students with autism. But when I tell stories about my work, I describe the success of my students – not of my teaching. I talk about the job that Duke …Read More » »