Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• July 1st, 2013
• adult autism support, caregiver decision-making, employment, housing, independent living, nutrition, Residential housing, safety, safety in housing, sibling caregiving, staffing and support services, transition to adulthood
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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...

Emergencies Happen – You Must Plan Ahead

• By: B. Madeleine Goldfarb, MA, CFM Noah’s Ark Institute
• October 1st, 2011
• caregivers, communication, crisis, disaster planning, emergency preparedness, emergency supplies, evacuation, safety
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At the time of this article’s publication, many of us will have been affected by Hurricane Irene. In light of this weather emergency we can look at this event and learn some valuable lessons. For those of us raising children with autism, high functioning autism or Asperger’s the challenges...

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
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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...