Parents and caregivers of children with autism are their lifelong teachers; for this reason, having an evidence-based curriculum like the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills ...

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is offered through the Civitan-Sparks’ Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic at UAB. Dr. Sarah O’Kelley is a certified PEERS® ...

A new study published in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools explores how elementary school–aged peers can be taught to support classmates with autism who are minimally speaking. The ...

As a freshman at Drexel University, Christina was passionate about volunteering and engaging with her community. Through the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, she found her first volunteer experience ...

Imagine this: You watch your child at the playground, their eyes lighting up as they approach a group of laughing kids. But instead of welcoming them in, the children turn away. No invitation to join, ...

A veteran teacher at Victor J. Andrew High School paired with a new teacher to bring students together at the campus in Tinley Park for a woodworking project to advocate for autism acceptance. Just as ...