Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
The needs of children with autism change as the grow into adults with autism. As children become teens and teens become young adults, they may need help finding jobs and places to live. Below, we list places that can help with job skills training, employment assistance, and residential services by county. For autistic people who are not able to live independently, we also list Day Programs, Respite Services, and Opportunities to Socialize.View Resource
As autistic children become young adults, they may want to find employment opportunities and/or live independently. Here we discuss ways young adults with ASD can learn job skills, places that can help them find employment, and places that can help people with ASD live independently.View Resource
Many people (autistic people included) need jobs in order to stay afloat financially. Jobs can also bring a sense of accomplishment, the opportunity to learn new skills, and the chance to meet new people.View Resource
Individuals with autism have difficulty with social communication and interaction. This includes trouble with understanding non-verbal communication (eye contact, body language), elements of verbal communication (non-literal phrases, vague statements, convoluted statements), and environmental stimuli (certain kinds of environmental noise, blinking lights / screensavers.View Resource