Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• July 1st, 2013
• employment, housing, nutrition, safety
• 1732    0

As the adult population with ASD grows and their parents age, the primary concerns of the parents or guardians are: Where will my son or daughter live when I am not here? Where can my adult/child live even in a semi-independent community setting? Who will be responsible for managing the over-sight...

How the AANE Wallet Disclosure Card Turned Around an Unfortunate Situation

• By: Stephanie Loo, Med The Autism/Asperger Network (AANE)
• April 1st, 2011
• disclosure, first responders, police, safety, wallet card
• 2335    0

K is a 32 year old adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS), has been a member of the Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) for about eighteen months. He participates in one of our weekly adult discussion/support groups, attended our adult summer conference (“Know Yourself: The Key to a Better...