How To Help A Person on the Autism Spectrum Transition Into The Workplace With Confidence

Employment September 7, 2017 August 22, 2018

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Many people on the autism spectrum need a family member or a job coach to help facilitate successful employment. By Janice Killey Entering the…

Parent Perspective November 29, 2016 August 28, 2018

On the eve of my autistic son’s 22nd birthday … this is my wish for you

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By Debra Muzikar I write this blog on the eve of my son Kevin’s 22nd birthday. For typical children there are certain ages that…

Book/Movie Review February 9, 2016 August 31, 2018

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by Debra Muzikar In the last decade the world has changed dramatically. Today’s teens unlike prior generations have grown up with iphones, ear buds,…

Book/Movie Review January 22, 2016 August 31, 2018

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By Debra Muzikar 2016 is starting out to be a very good year. Last week I received the most comprehensive and practical book for…

In the News April 13, 2015 August 22, 2018

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By Debra Muzikar Tonight Dateline NBC aired “On the Brink,” a program about young autistic adults aging out of services. “It’s a tsunami of…

Parent Perspective September 17, 2014 September 3, 2018

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By Debra Muzikar Brent Anderson, like many on the spectrum, has a literal mind. Is that funny? Yes, it can be. I talked to…

Education May 6, 2014 August 31, 2018

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By Debra Hosseini The first thing we notice when Kevin comes home to visit after two months at the Monarch Center for Autism is…

Parent Perspective February 7, 2014 August 31, 2018

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by Debra Hosseini “I love Carpinteria,” Kevin says. “When I get older can I buy a house and live here all my life?” I’ve…