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Archives for 2021
NEXT Gen Connect: The “New” Mentorship by Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, Senior VP, Strategic Initiatives, NEXT for AUTISM
Autism employment statistics continue to be of concern. Many autistic adults are underemployed or have difficulty securing employment. Mentorship is one method to promote employment. A tried-and-true practice of building a professional community and career advancement, mentorship’s main premise is that a mentee learns from a mentor who has more knowledge, skills, and abilities, and […]
Autistic Adults, Increasing Professional Understanding: An Interview with Dr. Peter Gerhardt, by Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, NEXT for AUTISM’s Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Peter Gerhardt, a champion of the need for effective services for autistic adults for decades, participated in an interview for this month’s Connecting the Dots blog, a blog hosted by ABAI with a goal to disseminate behavioral science to a broader audience. Dr. Gerhardt is also a member of NEXT for AUTISM’s Advisory Board. […]
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week 2021, by Brad Walker, VP, Strategic Adult Initiatives, NEXT for AUTISM
Brad Walker, VP, Strategic Adult Initiatives, NEXT for AUTISM More than 4.5 million people have chosen to work professionally in the role of a direct support professional (DSP). DSPs are the individuals providing daily support to 1.4 million people with intellectual developmental disabilities and autism across the country (Report to the President, 2017). The DSP […]
Mari Cerda, BCBA….Advocate….Autist. An interview by Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, NEXT for AUTISM’s Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Mari Cerda, an amazing human who is working across multiple channels to improve the field of behavior analysis, participated in an interview for this month’s Connecting the Dots blog. A blog I am the editor for that looks to disseminate behavioral science on autism to a broader audience and showcase interesting autism topics and how […]
How to Determine if a Company is Inclusive and Welcoming to Employees on the Spectrum, by Lauren Todd Steinbacher, Director, Strategic Workforce Initiatives, NEXT for AUTISM
The number one question autistic job seekers and their allies ask me is how to find out if a company is inclusive and welcoming to employees on the spectrum. A few strategies to help determine a company’s inclusive culture include: 1. Do a web search with the following keywords, “company name and autism.” Does anything […]
NEXT for AUTISM Establishes New Advisory Board – A Diverse Group of Individuals Who Will Provide Critical Feedback on the Organization’s Work
NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 — NEXT for AUTISM, a national nonprofit committed to changing the paradigm for how individuals with autism thrive throughout their adult lives, announces a newly formed advisory board focused on providing critical feedback on the nonprofit’s work. The Advisory Board, led by Patricia Wright, PhD, MPH, SVP of Strategic Initiatives, […]
The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation Funds NEXT for AUTISM to Expand Mentorship and Employment Opportunities for Autistic Adults
NEW YORK, June 16, 2021 — NEXT for AUTISM announces its new partnership with The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to making impactful change by funding innovative solutions and programs that serve the common good. With a $300,000 grant, the Bhatia Family Foundation is helping NEXT for AUTISM launch the first […]
NEXT FOR AUTISM ANNOUNCES COLOR THE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY GRANTS
NEW YORK, NY, July, 3, 2021 – NEXT for AUTISM, a leading nonprofit organization supporting the needs of autistic people and their families across the country, today announced $25,000 Color the Spectrum Community Grants. Funded by the proceeds from NEXT for AUTISM’s Color the Spectrum, a livestream fundraising event held earlier this year to provide […]
A Real Disability Story written by John Bryson
To disclose or not to? It’s a question autistic people must grapple with, especially in the workplace. Should you share that you are on the spectrum with your employer and colleagues? For many, there is an all-too-real fear of the potential repercussions to this decision to be open. How will my peers treat me? Will […]
NEXT for AUTISM is the “Featured Charity of the Week” on page 26 of The Week Junior
Next for Autism supports educational and employment program for prople with autism… Read more
NEXT for AUTISM is the “Featured Charity of the Week” on page 26 of The Week Junior.
The “The Week Junior” released this article on 04/30/2021. See the original article here.
A Statement of Purpose
NEXT for AUTISM is honored and grateful to partner in the upcoming #ColorTheSpectrum benefit. Since the benefit was announced, there have been some outrageous misinformation circulating about NEXT for AUTISM – its mission, methods, and partners. Eighteen years ago, NEXT for AUTISM was founded with the distinct purpose of providing supports and services for autistic […]
Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion
Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion By: Brad Walker and John Bryson, MS Ed, CESP As featured on Autism Spectrum News People with disabilities face many documented barriers to full inclusion in society. According to Article 3 of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, one of the primary […]
A statement from Gillian Leek, CEO, NEXT for AUTISM as we embark upon Autism Acceptance Month.
The “einpresswire” released this article on 04/02/2021. See the original article here.
Changing the Paradigm for How Adults with Autism Thrive
April 2, 2021 This last year has been a remarkable and challenging year for everyone. We have all experienced incalculable loss — of life, of opportunity, and of our daily patterns of living. For the community NEXT for AUTISM proudly serves, the isolation brought on by COVID-19 restrictions has only magnified the many disparities that […]
Women and Autism: Facts and Figures
March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate and acknowledge the women in our community, we have been sharing facts about women and autism throughout the month. Did you know? Autism is 4 times more common in boys than girls, and women are diagnosed with autism later in life and less frequently than men. There […]
What’s next for NEXT for AUTISM?
Did you know there are 5.4 million adults living with autism in the United States? While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been collecting data and releasing information about the prevalence of autism in children for decades, 2020 marks the first time the CDC has reported on adults. If the past is prelude, availability […]
Reflections: Fathering A Young Black Man with Autism
These are peerless times. Last summer, I battled with anxiety and sadness when George Floyd was killed, and protests erupted across our country. This year, the assault on the Capitol left me feeling anger and despair. To cope, I’ve simply moved away from the negative energy on social media and disengaged from thoughts that can […]
NEXT for AUTISM appoints Gillian Leek as the new Chief Executive Officer.
The “einpresswire” released this article on 2/08/2021. See the original article here.
Forbes article, The State Of Autism Employment In 2021, mentions NEXT for AUTISM’s employment work.
The “forbes” released this article on 01/12/2021. See the original article here.
Should I or Shouldn’t I Disclose My Disability?
By John Bryson, MS Ed, CESP Sr. Manager of Employment NEXT for AUTISM Two of the most frequently asked employment questions we receive at NEXT for AUTISM are: “Should I disclose my disability to a current or potential employer?” “What is the best way to disclose a disability to a current or potential employer?” Whether […]