# 'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [June 5, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615 "2011-06-05T05:40:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 73
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1442 "2018-08-27T03:11:32Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. Across the Atlantic, _Autism Support Angus & Dundee_, is a Scotland, United Kingdom based nonprofit where individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders, including children, could share hopes, dreams, problems, questions and achievements. They share information, approaches and even jokes with each other… > [@](#): > > Kindhearted carnival organisers in Dundee have been praised for opening their attraction specifically for autistic children and their parents. > Loud music was turned off, entry was limited strictly to families with additional needs, and free candy floss was handed out to visitors as part of the special event. > Following the success of the visit, [the] generous owners …are now pledging to open the fair to children with autism or other special needs again on Wednesday. > Mum-of-three Farrah MacKenzie, from Autism Support Angus and Dundee (ASAD), said she was ‘totally indebted’ to him for providing the fun family day out. > “It’s such an amazing thing to do,” she said. > "For a big business to open it for children with huge issues, to let them use all the play equipment completely free of charge is just incredible. > "It was all at his own cost – we never paid a single thing. He opened early to let the kids have a go at the rides – he gave them free candy floss on the way out. They even turned the music off so the kids could enjoy it. > > …“It has made a lot of children really happy.” > Kered Horne, who runs the Inflatable Adventure Park, said she had been pleased that the children had enjoyed using the play equipment. > “It’s the first time we’ve done it, but we will definitely start to do it more regularly,” she said. > "I have friends who have children with autism, and I know how difficult it can be. > "Usually when the festival comes it is too big and too noisy for children with autism, so we wanted to provide them a way of getting in. > “It’s great to see the children having fun and enjoying it.” > Around 40 children and their families attended the event, which was organised at short notice, so Farrah hopes more people will be able to make it along to the next sessions, which run between 10.45-11.45am and 6-7pm on Wednesday… Here is a link to a video from _Autism Support Angus & Dundee_ from a couple of weeks ago: [5.9K views · 48 reactions | 💦Autism Friendly swimming at Olympia returns on Sunday 26 August. 🌟Did you know that swimming has many benefits in particular for people with autism? 💦Reduces the risk of drowning 🌟Improves cognitive function and coordination 💦Calming effect from water and emphasis on gentle and repetitive movement 🌟Improves speech 💦Improves social skills and boosts self-esteem! Although, this session is aimed at breaking down the barriers that people with autism face, the session is great for anyone with sensory sensitivities due to the changes made for the session. To learn more about the changes please visit the link below or watch the video clip. http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/leisure/olympia/autism-friendly-swimming | Olympia](https://www.facebook.com/DundeeOlympia/videos/328427541230360/) (source: [https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/219818/autistic-children-get-fun-of-the-fair-thanks-to-generous-owners/](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/219818/autistic-children-get-fun-of-the-fair-thanks-to-generous-owners/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1443 "2018-08-28T03:12:20Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _Bronx House_ is a Bronx, New York-based nonprofit that tries to create a better life for everyone, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > A special rhythmic music workshop was hosted in Pelham Parkway Sunday to help children with autism. > The event at Bronx House was full of parents with autistic children looking to add music therapy to their families’ lives. > Richard Loveszy and wife Rebecca have spent their careers using music therapy. > They say the event allows autistic children to get access to music therapy close to home… Here is a link to a video on the Aquatics program for children on the Autism Spectrum at _Bronx House_ from about four months ago: [159K views · 424 reactions | Did you know children with autism are naturally drawn to water? The Bronx House provides swim lessons to these individuals to help them have fun and be safe. Your donations at GET AIR Indoor Trampoline Park help programs like this through grants provided by the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Find out more at getairsports.com! | Get Air Sports](https://www.facebook.com/getairsports/videos/1009084342573680/) (source: [Music workshop held to help children with autism](http://bronx.news12.com/story/35690656/music-workshop-held-to-help-children-with-autism)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2018, 6:07am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1444 "2018-08-29T06:07:39Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, the _Atlas Foundation for Autism_ is a New York, New York-based nonprofit for children with Autism and various other challenges. Self-identity, growth and joyful engagement join with academic learning and choice-driven community integration to aid students in pursuit of their own life goals and happiness… > [@](#): > > Creative Arts Sundays focus on self-expression through art, music and other creative forms. Sundays uniquely allow our students to pursue personal passions and interests in a supported and encouraging environment where communication and self-fulfillment are the keys! Amanda has an incredible artistic talent herself which models and inspires students to find their own voices, no matter the form that takes. Alternating weekends, we bring in a music teacher and an art teacher who help elevate students’ skill sets while fostering greater exploration of their preferred art forms. The Sunday dynamic is something totally unique to any other center we’ve come across and our students respond and interact in amazing ways. Direct speech services are now available to be scheduled on Sunday afternoons as well… Here is a link to a video from the _Atlas Foundation for Autism_ from about a year ago: [16 reactions · 4 comments | Atlas Foundation For Autism on Reels](https://www.facebook.com/AtlasFoundationForAutism/videos/10155089264194496/) (source: [Creative Art Sundays](http://www.atlasforautism.org/creative-art/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1445 "2018-08-30T03:35:24Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. To the northwest, _Autism Services_ is a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada-based nonprofit dedicated to providing advocacy, support, education, recreational, and social and residential programs and services to individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders, including children. The nonprofit aims to give all individuals with Autism the opportunity to live with dignity and to reach their full potential… > [@](#): > > The Saskatchewan government’s newly released budget includes a plan to make an intensive Saskatoon autism therapy program permanent. > Little Tots is a program for eight preschool-aged kids through Autism Services of Saskatoon. It’s the only intensive autism therapy available for preschool-aged children in the province. > > …Kelly Caruk’s four-year-old daughter Reece has received therapy at Little Tots for about a year. > > …Kelly said Reece has benefited from the program. Reece has two sisters and before beginning therapy, it was difficult for her to relate to them. > “For young children, that’s how they develop interpersonal relationships,” Kelly said. “Through this program she learned how to play with them and how to interact with them. That has made invaluable gains to our family and it just has increased our family cohesiveness.” > Caruk hopes the program will expand to serve more families in more places around Saskatchewan. Here is a link to a short video of an _Autism Services of Saskatoon_ Summer Day Camps Zipline event from about three weeks ago: > **[25 reactions | For a Saturday morning smile - zipline fun at Wilson's...](https://www.facebook.com/333195500114558/videos/1470313053069458/)** > > For a Saturday morning smile - zipline fun at Wilson's Entertainment Park (part of our Summer Day Camps). (source: [Little Tots program for kids with autism gets permanent status | CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/little-tots-program-for-kids-with-autism-gets-permanent-status-1.3002077)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1446 "2018-08-31T03:05:16Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, ‘Bubbles 4 Autism’ is a worldwide movement, a way of raising autism awareness by blowing bubbles, and was started an Atlantic County resident, whose son has autism. Schools will have students fill the air with bubbles in a display of support for all of those facing autism & people who love them. > [@](#): > > Schools and organizations across the region participated this week in the national Bubbles for Autism awareness event. > > Bubbles for Autism was started in 2004 by Ventnor mom and FACES 4 Autism founder Isabelle Mosca, whose son has autism.The event takes place every April during Autism Awareness Month. > > …Schools and organizations across the region participated this week in the national ‘Bubbles for Autism’ awareness event. > ‘Bubbles for Autism’ was started in 2004 by Ventnor mom and FACES 4 Autism founder Isabelle Mosca, whose son has autism.The event takes place every April during Autism Awareness Month. > > …1200 students from the Charles Sandman and Maud Abrams Schools in Lower Township, conducted their 9th annual Bubbles for Autism event outside the schools, to teach students awareness and acceptance of those with Autism. Amanda Ross, the current Miss Central Coast and an advocate for the Children’s Miracle Network, was accompanied by Krista Lamando, a young lady on the Autism spectrum were guests to help kick-off the event. > > Mosca said FACES will begin a new teen group in April, in conjunction with Family Service Association at the Inland Success Center in Egg Harbor Township. Here is a link to a video of a ‘Bubbles 4 Autism’ event at Pemberton preschool in Pemberton, New Jersey from about half a year ago: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/287482294728101/videos/1139501409526181/)** (source: [https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/students-across-south-jersey-blow-bubbles-for-autism/article\_8e2f5968-f693-5725-aac7-4c557a325e52.html](https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/education/students-across-south-jersey-blow-bubbles-for-autism/article_8e2f5968-f693-5725-aac7-4c557a325e52.html)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1447 "2018-09-01T03:11:26Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. To the north, _Autism Speaks_ holds an annual Walk fundraiser and Autism awareness event in Ottawa, Canada. _Autism Speaks_ is North America’s leading Autism science and advocacy nonprofit organisation… > [@](#): > > LeverageTek was proud to support and participate in the Autism Speaks Canada Walk in Ottawa held Sunday, June 4th. The event was held at the Bell SensPlex in Kanata and participants walked 1km with family and friends. > > The fundraising goal for the event was $50,000 more than $70,000 was raised! > > Funds collected from this event go to directly support: > > ⚫ Access to tool kits for families > ⚫ Inclusive sports and recreation programs for all ages > ⚫ Accessibility to adult programming for people with autism > ⚫ Funding for training programs for parents, teachers and caregivers > ⚫ World-leading research, bringing us closer to personalized care… Here is a link to a video to the _Autism Speaks Canada_ Walk in Ottawa from about three months ago: [10K views · 143 reactions | The Ottawa Senators had a big presence at the Autism Speaks Canada Walk - Ottawa around Kanata last weekend in support of autism awareness. | Ottawa Senators](https://www.facebook.com/ottawasenators/videos/10156348810009477/) (source: [Leveragetek :: June 4, 2017](http://www.leveragetek.ca/en/news/june-4-2017)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1448 "2018-09-02T03:45:06Z")
The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the Cincinnati metropolitan area of Ohio. _United Way of Matanuska-Susitna Borough_ is a Wasila, Alaska-based nonprofit also known as _United Way of Mat Su_… > [@](#): > > This weekend, one of United Way’s Staff and some friends went out and helped put together a playground set for a local childcare center in Wasilla. The project took 6 hours and alot was accomplished. They were able to complete the main fort, slide, climbing wall, and ladder. The only thing left to be put on is the swing set. But at least after 6 hours of work, there was something the children at the childcare could play on and enjoy. > > The playground was provided to the childcare center through the Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su as a part of encouraging healthy play time outside for children… > > This is the time of year to get out and land a hand (and some muscle) to help your neighbors… Here is a link to a _United Way of Mat Su_ campaign video from about three years ago: > **[44 reactions · 27 shares | Each of us is interconnected within our...](https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWay/videos/10153604479905903/)** > > Each of us is interconnected within our communities, and in the broader global community. Everything we do somehow goes on to impact another. What a wonderful opportunity we have! Take a moment to... (source: [United Way of Mat-Su](http://unitedwaymatsu.blogspot.com/#!/2013/07/helping-our-community.html)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1449 "2018-09-03T03:18:35Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the west, _Pacific Science Center_ is a Seattle, Washington-based nonprofit that inspires a lifelong interest in science, mathematics and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs… > [@](#): > > With the renewed support from Safeco Insurance, Pacific Science Center is proud to offer another year of Exploration for All: Autism Early Open. The popular Saturday morning program will continue to provide families with children on the autism spectrum the opportunity to explore the Science Center before doors open to the public free of charge through December 2016. > For many children on the autism spectrum, a typical day at the Science Center can be overwhelming, and nearly impossible to visit with heavy crowds, loud noises, bright lights and visual stimulation from exhibits. With the continued support of Safeco Insurance, each month these families will continue to have the opportunity to enjoy the Science Center at their own pace, two hours before the Science Center opens to the public. > In addition to opening our doors early one Saturday a month, softening lighting and decreasing exhibits’ sensory stimulation, Pacific Science Center will build on this year’s inclusivity training through a program conducted by Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD). Earlier this year, Pacific Science Center trained 250 staff to assist guests who have disablities; frontline staff also received in-depth training around autism spectrum disorder. Pacific Science Center will also work with PYD and focus groups to evaluate the exhibit experience for guests with low or no vision and prototype some ways to make our exhibit space more inviting for them. > “Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual are proud to continue to support a program that allows people of all abilities to experience community assets such as Pacific Science Center,” said [the] program officer for the Liberty Mutual Foundation and manager of the Safeco Insurance Fund. “Regardless of ability, people are inspired when they come to Pacific Science Center, and that is an opportunity that everyone deserves.” > Mark your calendars for next year’s Exploration for All: Autism Early Open, presented by Safeco Insurance dates… Here is a link to a video from the _Pacific Science Center_ on its program for kids with Autism from about half a year ago: [For children with autism, a museum trip can be overwhelming. Pacific Science Center invites families affected by autism to enjoy the exhibits without the heavy crowds and noise. On third Saturdays, the museum invites families to explore during a special free morning visit. #NationalAutismMonth #FromtheArchives | Seattle Channel](https://www.facebook.com/SeattleChannel/videos/10155684553832462/) (source: [https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/news/pacific-science-center-to-continue-autism-early-open-program/](https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/news/pacific-science-center-to-continue-autism-early-open-program/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1450 "2018-09-04T06:09:39Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, _BluePath_ is a Hopewell Junction, New York-based nonprofit that provides Autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. The nonprofit wants to be a leader in Autism service dog provision… > [@](#): > > JP, a Labrador retriever puppy, stopped calmly over a storm-grate in the middle of a Bronxville street on a recent afternoon, unfazed by the strange surface that might throw off other dogs. JP will need that cool under pressure when he becomes a service dog for a child with autism. > > He is one of 10 puppies who may hold the key to the future security and happiness of families with children with autism in Westchester and Rockland counties, and across the region. > > Volunteers are raising the puppies – nine Labrador retrievers and one golden retriever – in homes throughout the area. > > …Once matured, the dogs can prevent autistic children from wandering off, which parents say is the difference between families living life or becoming virtual shut-ins… > > In her Bronxville home, Pat Carforo, the volunteer raising JP until he’s about 1 1/2 years old, fastened a BluePath vest onto him. Carforo walks him frequently and seeks out distractions – sirens wailing, a police officer’s radio, gawking school children – to get J.C. to the point where they no longer grab his attention. One result, she said, is he’s the dog about town. > > “I’'ll go for a walk and 'JP! JP! – everybody knows you – you’re like a rock star,” Carforo said of the 4 1/2-month-old. > > BluePath started in December… > > …BluePath’s leadership is mostly from Westchester County, while its offices are in Hopewell Junction. A BluePath service dog costs about $13,000, but BluePath will assist families in fundraising efforts, Brier said. > > BluePath’s mission for the moment is to raise and train the puppies and to raise money. On May 20, BluePath will hold its first annual walk-a-thon fundraiser …in Yorktown… > > The nonprofit draws its name from the blue vests that autism service dogs tend to wear, [said Michelle Brier, vice-president of marketing and development at BluePath.]. She said the reason BluePath picked Labrador and golden retrievers is they tend to be highly trainable, motivated and adaptable. > > “They have the temperament we look for,” she said. > > A volunteer takes in a puppy that’s perhaps 8 weeks old. > > “During that time, they (teach) the dog how to have good behavior in the house; they teach obedience skills – some are more related to the type of work that they’ll do later on,” Brier said. > > After the dogs turn 16 to 18 months old, the volunteers turn them over to BluePath’s training staff. > > “It’s at that point that the dog learns the very, very special skills that he or she will need to know in order to work for child,” Brier said. > > BluePath does not at this point have a kennel facility, but the training is largely about taking the dogs out into the world until they master the skills needed for the role with a family. > > An important one is “anchoring,” where a service dog can keep a child from wandering or bolting. A dog usually wears a leash for a parent to hold and a tether for a child to hold. Brier said different dogs anchor differently. One may lock all four feet, while another dog may lie down and still another may sit. > > “These wandering behaviors are incredibly frightening for parents,” Brier said. > > A parent might naturally express panic toward a child, which can increase the anxiety in a situation. > > But a service dog’s anchoring position is “such an emotionless response” that calms things down, Brier said. > > Children with autism are also severely bothered by sensory issues – a loud noise or a texture, for instance. > > “One of the things that the dogs often do is just gently rest their head on a child’s leg or against the child’s side – and that can so greatly reduce anxiety,” Brier said. “It’s a pretty amazing benefit of the dog.” > > Because many of the dogs will accompany the children at schools, BluePath will help get the dogs acquainted with a given school and teach faculty what they need to know. > > …In Bronxville, JP’s puppy feet made calm work of some of the village’s storybook downtown. Brier said he’s ahead of the curve for his age. > > Carforo, who retired as an Ossining special-education teacher, said one of her students had a service dog. Over the years, the trainer would come into the classroom with a dog or dogs to show students. She decided she wanted to raise service dogs… Here is a link to a recent video from _BluePath_ from about a month ago: [https://www.facebook.com/nyrangers/videos/10155969412649858/](https://www.facebook.com/nyrangers/videos/10155969412649858/) (source: [Dogs are 'angels' for children with autism](https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2017/05/05/new-effort-get-service-dogs-autistic-children/101029104/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1451 "2018-09-05T05:29:43Z")
The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the east, the _So Love Autistic Center_ is a Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania-based non-profit, education, therapeutic and childcare program that provides structured, play-based strategies to educate Autistic children. Its expert clinicians and special education teachers develop and supervise play-based interventions that combine behavioral and developmental approaches… > [@](#): > > …A blended educational and clinical program with 40 spaces available for autistic toddlers & preschoolers > So Love Autistic Center recently announced preparations to open this Fall in the borough of Yeadon, [Pennsylvania] this program offers a unique integrated service delivery model that incorporates the developmental, educational and therapeutic interventions needed for autistic toddlers ages two through six to transition to mainstream education. The founders understand the need for families to sustain an adequate quality of life while caring for their autistic child, the incorporation of full-time daycare hours into the program model will surely assist this process. Operation hours will be Monday- Friday 6:30AM-6:30PM. An enriched parent support and training program will supplement the skills acquired in the center, which parents can effectively implement in the home. So Love Autistic Center aids in filling a prevalent gap in services for autism children… > > …So Love Autistic Center has assembled a committed and experienced team with a wide range of skills and experiences to provide families with autistic children the support they need in one location. Parents will have the opportunity to meet the needs of their children without having two to three appointments a week at different locations, this streamline service delivery, offers increased accountability and consistency with treatment progress. Students will benefit from a specialized autism curriculum that emphasizes development across skill domains, e.g. communication, socialization and behavior. While, our licensed and trained staff provide parental support and training that fosters independence and increases skills that parents can utilize independently in the home… Here is a link to a video on the _So Love Autistic Center_’s summer camp program from a couple of years ago: [Summer Camp Registration Now Open. Free Registration until May 1st For more information visit www.solovecenter.org/events-2-2/ #AutismEducation #AutismTherapy #AutismChildcare #AutismAdvocacy | So Love Autistic Center](https://www.facebook.com/SoLoveAutisticCenter/videos/1106887206082227/) (source: [So Love Autistic Center | PHENND](http://phennd.org/update/so-love-autistic-center/)) ---
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/1452 "2018-09-06T04:40:35Z")
Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, the _Mosaic Child Care Center_ is a San Angelo, Texas-based nonprofit that _s_erves over children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, in an integrated and therapeutic environment. The _Center_ offers services valuable for children with and without various challenges, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > …Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Mosaic serves many people with autism, a demographic that is growing, largely due to better diagnosis. That’s a good thing: better diagnosis means the people who need help are getting it. > Mosaic works to provide personalized services, finding the unique blend of supports an individual needs. Among people with autism, finding that personalized support is essential. It is called Autism Spectrum Disorder because of the wide range in the type of behaviors and symptoms people with autism experience. > JD loves to be social; he’s a pretty happy-go-lucky guy. But when he came into services at Mosaic, he took off running whenever he could. I can vividly picture staff members …chasing after a healthy–and fast–teenager. > But instead of seeing this as a problem, staff members were able to find an alternative that not only affected that behavior, but helped JD find new interests. They approached the junior ROTC in his high school. JD joined, and became a proud member. ROTC helped change his behaviors and today, his running is channeled into Special Olympics and other activities he enjoys. > > Cassi’s mom struggled to find a place where her daughter could receive daycare. She was asked to leave several daycares before finding Mosaic’s integrated …Center in San Angelo, Texas. > > …Mosaic’s childcare center is an integrated daycare for children with and without disabilities. And everyone benefits–the center is bursting at the seams and has a waiting list. > The wide spectrum of behaviors associated with autism require a wide spectrum of personalized supports. It challenges Mosaic staff to be creative. But everyone benefits–JD, Cassi and hundreds of others. Here is a link to a recent video from the nonprofit: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/MosaicinSanAngelo/videos/10155471904962121/)** (source: [https://www.mosaicinfo.org/blog-entry/mosaic-provides-spectrum-supports-people-autism](https://www.mosaicinfo.org/blog-entry/mosaic-provides-spectrum-supports-people-autism)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. On the other side of the world, the _AEIOU Foundation_ is a Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia based nonprofit whose mission is to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families and benefit the community though early intervention learning, along with practical and caring support… > [@](#): > > The Queensland-based AEIOU Foundation is opening its first South Australian autism-specific early intervention centre on October 7. > It will offer support, education and therapy for preschool aged children. > AEIOU Foundation chief executive Alan Smith said the not-for-profit organisation chose to open a centre in the south because there was a need in the area. > ?The prevalence of autism in the community is high,? Mr Smith said. > Its opening comes after the _Southern Times Messenger_ backed a community campaign for a special needs school to be built in the area. > Mr Smith said such a school would complement the programs offered at the new centre. > ?It would be another arm of the work we already do,? he said. > **TELL US BELOW: Do you think there is enough support for children with autism?** > The Huntfield Heights centre will open up with 20 placements, depending on whether parents chose to enrol their child on a part-time of full-time basis. > Mr Smith said the centre was likely to triple the number of spaces available in the next 12 months. > He said children needed to be assessed under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) before they could apply for a place at the centre. > The programs are run by a specially trained teacher with three support aids, a speech pathologist and occupational therapist. > Mr Smith said 77 per cent of children who completed AEIOU’s program transitioned into a mainstream school with ?little or no? assistance. > ?We know our program works because it is underpinned with research that backs up our success,? he said. > ?There is an urgent need for quality education and therapy support across the country, and in the southern suburbs of Adelaide is no different.? > The _Special School for the South_ campaign was started after Port Noarlunga teenager Kelsey Walker, 17, started a petition in July calling on the State Government to build a school for special needs students… > > The nearest special school is at Park Holme and many parents travel as far as Kidman Park to ensure their child receives proper care and education. > Kelsey said the AEIOU Foundation’s centre would help her campaign. > > ?It will still help a few kids in the south but there is still a growing need for older kids,? she said. > ?Families need the support of a special school now.? > The AEIOU service will operate from its Lindisfarne Rd, Huntfield Heights, home until its permanent home is built at Minda’s Brighton site, likely to be open next year. Here is a link to a video on the _AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism_ from about a year ago: [2.5K views · 85 reactions | AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism on Reels](https://www.facebook.com/AEIOUfoundation/videos/vl.357428654660264/10155170028645590/?type=1) (source: [https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/south/queenslandbased-aeiou-foundation-to-open-its-first-sa-autismspecific-early-intervention/news-story/5487ac483fe5934203181b3874073591](https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/south/queenslandbased-aeiou-foundation-to-open-its-first-sa-autismspecific-early-intervention/news-story/5487ac483fe5934203181b3874073591)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting [https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/cTfgVQOxp4GvgtnMPHIHRsMYWo-PXN5lTkkoYrqdxhgKekQ0XB6SRQDYUqMTmLU3OPsVzqvUtdGmxtNbibJrL6CrBnkEpCvdd-NT=s0-d-e1-ft#:slight\_smile:](https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/cTfgVQOxp4GvgtnMPHIHRsMYWo-PXN5lTkkoYrqdxhgKekQ0XB6SRQDYUqMTmLU3OPsVzqvUtdGmxtNbibJrL6CrBnkEpCvdd-NT=s0-d-e1-ft#:slight_smile:) The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. The _Center for Applied Drama and Autism_ is an Akron, Ohio-based nonprofit empowering people with autism to navigate the world through drama! _CADA_ is a non-profit organization for people on the spectrum, providing programming for ages 8 and up, operating under the fiduciary sponsorship of The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture in Akron, Ohio… (source: [Youngstown news, Southern Park Mall hosts Autism Awareness Fair](http://www.vindy.com/news/2015/apr/24/southern-park-mall-hosts-autism-awarenes/)) ---
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The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the south, the _Turn Center_ is an Amarillo, Texas-based private, non-profit dedicated to providing occupational, physical, and speech/feeding therapies to children from birth. This includes children with various challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > It’s a scene familiar to most parents: A young child splashes in a shallow indoor pool, smiling. He floats an arm’s length from a very patient young woman, who speaks to him in a calm, gentle voice. > > At first glance, it could easily be a quiet moment in a swim lesson, a rite of passage for countless Amarillo kids. > > Then you see the woman hand the child a ball. You hear her give him a set of instructions. “I need you to get this toy and throw it through the hoop,” she says. “Then, swim to the other side of the pool and do 10 jumping jacks.” > > Tentatively, the boy takes the ball and attempts to follow the sequence. In the process, you realize he already knows how to swim – and these aren’t any kind of swim lessons you’ve ever seen. > > That’s because you’re at the Turn Center in Amarillo, and you’re watching a patient go through a groundbreaking 10-week aquatics intervention. He’s a participant in a clinical trial about the benefits of aquatic therapy for children with autism. Nationally, it’s the first trial of its kind, and its results may transform the way kids like him are treated in a therapeutic setting. > > …says Executive Director Bruce Moseley. “Last year, we provided therapy to 1,307 children in the [region]…” > > These patients come to Turn Center from all over the [region], sometimes driving for two hours to receive one hour of therapy. Some have been diagnosed with autism. Others have [various other challenges.] All of them were referred by a physician. > > Many for-profit therapy centers exist in the [region], but Turn Center is the only nonprofit. “That means we never turn away a child for inability to pay,” says Moseley, who leads a team of 34 licensed therapists. “Families have moved here from big cities to work at Xcel or Pantex or WT, and say there’s nothing like this where they came from. This really is special that we have this place dedicated for children.” > > After installing a therapy pool in March 2017, the therapists at Turn Center …wondered if it might also be useful for treating children with autism… > > …Moseley remains passionate about the work he sees on a daily basis at Turn Center. A former attorney and litigator who previously oversaw the legal studies and business departments at Amarillo College, Moseley switched to a nonprofit career because the work of Turn Center elicited in him an emotional response he couldn’t ignore. “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done,” he says of his career change. “I tell people a lot that I can’t even hypothetically think of a more rewarding place to work. I get to feel all day, every day that the things we do are really impactful and really needed. This place is truly magical.” > > So much of that magic is occurring right now in Turn Center’s pool, and this month, physical therapists from around the world will learn how they can begin to replicate that magic. “We’ve seen outcomes that I couldn’t have ever predicted,” Moseley says. > > But, then again, who could have predicted that a children’s therapy nonprofit in Amarillo, Texas, would become a leading voice on treating autism? Who could have predicted that a physical therapist, a former lawyer, and an eye surgeon would team up to make it happen? > > Maybe no one. But when the magic happens, you don’t shrug it off. You study it. You test it. You crunch the numbers and look at the outcomes. And then you share that magic to help make the world a better place. Here is a link to a video from the _Turn Center_ from a couple of weeks ago: [1K views · 63 reactions | Turn Center received a total of approximately $2.1M in donations from foundations, businesses, and individuals during FY 2017-18, which ended July 31st. About 200 volunteers contributed a total of 3,086 hours of service. Thank you to all who made this possible. What a great year! #communitypartners #philanthropy #compassioninaction | Turn Center](https://www.facebook.com/TurnCenter/videos/256640318511187/?fb_dtsg_ag=AdxxRKKHHNfKtDAvrT3Fn7Oz2IDqS5ltkNGwLkPYgQeHLg%3AAdzWEbmvkkg7HlF5MKBf2l-IuAAYO4sh6-DjTlNEa3x-9g) (source: [The wonder of water: Turn Center performing groundbreaking aquatic research - News - Amarillo Globe-News - Amarillo, TX](http://www.amarillo.com/local-news/news/2018-02-26/wonder-water-turn-center-performing-groundbreaking-aquatic-research)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. On the other side of the world, _SunPork Farms_ is part of an Australian initiative called ‘Autism and Agriculture’ which is aiming to develop career paths for people on the autism spectrum in animal care roles… > [@](#): > > SUNPORK Farms and Autism CRC have joined forces to create Autism and Agriculture, a partnership aimed at employing and developing career paths for adults who have the condition. > Sixteen individuals have been hired nationwide by SunPork in the world-first initiative, seven of which are based at the companies Tong Park Piggery outside Warra. > Dr Robert van Barneveld, CEO of SunPork, just returned from addressing the United Nations in the U.S about the program. > “Businesses talk about diversity and innovation all the time; we have both and these employees are the catalyst for that,” Dr van Barneveld said. > SunPork’s recruitment process was specifically tailored to the needs of people with autism, taking out the often nerve-racking resume and interview stages. > Jane Prentice, the Assistant Minister for Social and Disability Services, said the scheme was ground breaking and is hopeful other companies follow their lead. > “The important lesson out of today is the barriers of people with autsim is broken down; they make great employees, they’re keen to learn, they’re loyal and a great asset to your company,” Mrs Prentice said… Here is a link to a video on the project: [5.3K views · 96 reactions | You love animals and you're on the spectrum. We are looking for people to work in animal care positions in QLD and SA for SunPork Farms. Full training, support to find suitable accomodation and on the job support is offered to succesful applicants. To find out more go to http://au.specialisterne.com/autism-and-agriculture/. | Specialisterne Australia](https://www.facebook.com/specialisterneaus/videos/1736624656590403/) (source: [https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/bringing-home-the-bacon/3164067/](https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/bringing-home-the-bacon/3164067/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the American state of Ohio. Across the Atlantic, _Breaking Barriers NW_ is a Bolton, United Kingdom-based nonprofit challenging the barriers to inclusion for individuals with various challenges, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > On the 2nd November Breaking Barriers was presented with the award for Best Fundraiser of the year 2013. Presented …in Bolton, the award recognises the success that Breaking Barriers has achieved over the past year. > It’s just the start of things to come and the staff of Breaking Barriers would like to thank everyone for their support and hard work, without you all this would not have been possible. For more information about Breaking Barriers and how to get involved in the services and support we provide please contact us. Here is a link to a video from _Breaking Barriers NW_ from about a week ago: [52K views · 58 reactions | Making a splash! How a charity is helping young people with autism across the North West 👏 | BBC](https://www.facebook.com/bbc/videos/294650164599597/) (source: [News Breaking Barriers NW Registered Charity Bolton](https://www.breakingbarriersnw.com/breaking-barriers-news.html)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. _Mountaineer’s School of Autism_ is a West Palm Beach, Florida-based nonprofit that provides specialised instruction for children on the Autism Spectrum from Kindergarten age. The _MSA_’s mission is to provide a safe and therapeutic educational environment tailored to the Student with various challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > We’re just four days away from Christmas and we’re finding all kinds of special holiday moments in our community. Charities across the area are taking the time to make the season bright for people in need. > Jack the Bike Man bike charity of West Palm Beach donated 27 bicycles to the Mountaineer’s School of Autism this week. > > …School principal and founder Mary Jo Walsh-Watson said she got the surprise phone call on Wednesday and within the next couple of hours, charity staff were already on site unloading the donated bicycles. > On Thursday morning, about 50 students at the school had a special chance to pick out their very own bike …as part of their yearly holiday party. The students also had dozens of other brand new toys brought in and donated by families. > “It’s the little things,” said Walsh-Watson. “And they are so bright. They are just a light in this world and just being with them is a gift. But today is really special, giving them the gifts, families have donated gifts. And we are so excited about today.” > The kids spent the morningpracticing on their new wheels. For some, it’s their very first bicycle. > In just a few weeks, the school will be expanding to be open for all children so that students with autism can also go to school with their own siblings. A ribbon cutting will be announced soon. Here is a link to a video from _Mountaineer’s School of Autism_ from about seven months ago: > **[Video](https://www.facebook.com/mountaineersschoolofautism/videos/1990334220995987/)** (source: [Charity donates bikes to local autism school](https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/charity-donates-bikes-to-local-autism-school)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. Off the US mainland, to the southwest, the _Maui Autism Center_ is a Kihei, Hawaii-based nonprofit that serves individuals, including children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders… > [@](#): > > …“Many parents do not know where to turn,” said Howard Greenberg, founder of the Maui Autism Center in Kihei and father of a son with autism. Greenberg explained that many children can be helped to improve their situation and many, who have gone through years of therapy, have lost their diagnosis and gone on to graduate from college. “I have personally seen children who could not talk when they came to the Autism Center two years ago, who are speaking in full sentences today,” he said. “We teach children here in a different way because our kids learn differently. We emphasize the importance of working with the disorder, not against it.” > > …“Each child should be provided with individualized treatment programs,” said Dr. Catherine Heard, Clinical Director at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., an organization with global outreach. Through quarterly visits to the island, Dr. Heard provides behavioral service consultations for the Maui Autism Center, offering the latest scientifically proven applied behavior analysis to patients and their families. > > “We excel at creating a safe nurturing environment where children can work on their core deficits and build confidence in their social behaviors,” said Denise Greenberg, executive director of the Maui Autism Center. “We offer a trained staff, top-notch autism experts, individualized curriculum, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling behavioral support and parent training with quarterly parent-staff workshops. At the Maui Autism Center many lives have been changed for the better as little gains become big accomplishments.” Here is a link to a video of the Water Elevator at The Pool at Grand Wailea - A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Hawaii: [https://www.facebook.com/whatsinsideourworld/videos/925331647655967/?fb\_dtsg\_ag=Adzk-79HmvkpqYP\_DqPuINq2fhvrXyufOSDEC6pVw1b7kA%3AAdwopGggzpHFXBvPUuSp4ZciivYcgv0BgrNOO-dIpaX9vg](https://www.facebook.com/whatsinsideourworld/videos/925331647655967/?fb_dtsg_ag=Adzk-79HmvkpqYP_DqPuINq2fhvrXyufOSDEC6pVw1b7kA%3AAdwopGggzpHFXBvPUuSp4ZciivYcgv0BgrNOO-dIpaX9vg) (source: [MAUI AUTISM CENTER: LITTLE GAINS BECOME BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS](http://www.medb.org/maui-autism-center-little-gains-become-big-accomplishments/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. _Prism Autism Education & Consultation_ , based in Farmington, Connecticut, aims to make long-term, socially significant improvements in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders. Utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, _Prism_ develops individualized curriculum including behavioural supports and training of those in the children’s lives in order to increase their academic, language, and social successes… > [@](#): > > The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) has awarded Prism Autism Education & Consultation with an Award of Distinction, recognizing the organization as a top behavioral service provider in the country. The award celebrates exceptional special needs providers that excel in the areas of clinical quality, staff satisfaction and qualifications, and consumer satisfaction. These areas are measured via a wide-ranging audit, including interviews with agency clinical leadership, a detailed staff qualification review, an anonymous staff satisfaction survey, and an anonymous consumer satisfaction survey. > “Prism Autism Education & Consultation is an organization that exemplifies a deep rooted commitment to excellence reflected in their clinical practices, which abide by best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as their attention to maintaining staff and consumer satisfaction. This provider cares deeply about and actively works to ensure quality services and scaling ethically,” said Sara Gershfeld, Founder of BHCOE. “We are pleased to commend the Managing Director, Rachael Coburn and the Clinical Director, Rebecca Giammatti and their organization on creating a sustainable program that is an integral resource to the Greater Hartford, New Haven, and Middlesex County autism communities and beyond.” > BHCOE is a trusted source for recognizing top-performing behavioral health providers. Acting as a third-party, the organization systematically measures and reports on existing quality criteria in the behavior analysis community using standardized methods and practices, and awards only those service agencies that meet elite standards. > > “At Prism Autism Education & Consultation, we are privileged to have one of the strongest clinical teams in the state supported by eager and committed behavior technicians. Our staff’s passion, clinical expertise, and dedication allows us to provide the very best in behavior analytic care, leading to high-quality social, behavioral, and language acquisition outcomes”, said Rebecca Giammatti, MS, BCBA. Rachael Coburn added, “We are honored to receive this Award of Distinction from the BHCOE. Our team looks forward to providing the finest evidence-based behavioral services throughout Connecticut for years to come.” > About Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is a trusted source that recognizes top-performing behavioral health providers. BHCOE offers a third-party measurement system that differentiates top services providers from exceptional services providers. The BHCOE criterion features standards that subject-matter experts developed to measure state-of-the-art behavioral health services. The organization’s partnership with Love My Provider, an online review of services for families impacted by special needs, allows awardees to be featured as a Center of Excellence on [LoveMyProvider.com](http://LoveMyProvider.com). For more information, visit[http://www.bhcoe.org/](http://www.prweb.net/Redirect.aspx?id=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaGNvZS5vcmcv). > > About Prism Autism Education & Consultation Our mission at Prism Autism Education & Consultation is to make long-term, socially significant improvements in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorders. We focus on creating lasting relationships with the children, their families, and teams. Utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, we develop individualized curriculum including behavioral supports Here is a link to a video from _Prism Autism Education & Consultation_ from a couple of weeks ago: [1.5K views · 17 reactions | This weeks blog post is all about the Prism Autism Education & Consultation - An amazing facility founded by Rebecca Giammatti and her Co-Founder (and twin sister!) Rachael Coburn. Prism Autism Center provides space where, using scientifically-validated, naturalistic, play-based instruction, their Board Certified Behavior Analysts and technicians work to remediate the core symptoms of autism. To learn more visit our latest blog posting: https://www.little-nomad.com/blogs/news/ln-spotlight-prism-autism-center | the House of Noa](https://www.facebook.com/LittleNomadPlaymats/videos/2740599759299691/) (source: [Youngstown news, Southern Park Mall hosts Autism Awareness Fair](http://www.vindy.com/news/2015/apr/24/southern-park-mall-hosts-autism-awarenes/)) ---
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Hi Mr Scrunge I appreciate the response and will keep your opinion in mind when posting 🙂 The subject of recent posts has mainly been on Autism-related events and organisations in the state of Ohio. To the southwest, _Autism Services Center_ (_ASC_) is a Huntington, West Virginia-based nonprofit, licensed behavioral health center providing Medicaid Waiver services to Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Putnam and Mason counties. _ASC_ also provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy… > [@](#): > > The 15th annual Rally for Autism was held …in Huntington and may have been the most exciting year so far. We are constantly challenging ourselves to find new ways to expand this event, make it enjoyable and interesting for the participants, and bring our goals and commitment to the attention of the public. > As in past years, we had a pancake breakfast a week or so prior to the event, and a t-shirt contest leading up to the Rally. > We were also fortunate this year to have Michael Tolleson, an artist with Asperger’s Syndrome, do a painting at the Rally which was then raffled off. > Some of the changes we incorporated this year were: > > - In addition to the …bike [event] for those avid and experienced bike riders, we added a shorter …bike [event] to appeal to families. > - More and more young people are showing an interest in participating in the run, so we’ve added a couple of categories to allow them the opportunity to compete against others in their own age group and perhaps win a prize. The new categories were 10 years old and younger, and 11 to 14 years old. The other categories remained the same as in previous years. > > But the most exciting change this year was the renaming of the [event] to the ‘Ruth Sullivan Rally for Autism’ in recognition of the instrumental role Ruth C. Sullivan, Ph.D. played in the establishment of all three local entities that benefit from the Rally and her livelong work in the field of autism. A new logo commemorating the change was also unveiled. > We had 1,364 registered participants and once again we exceeded the numbers from the previous year. The [event] is always totally staffed by volunteers and 100% of the profits benefit our three local autism organizations: The Autism Society River Cities, Autism Services Center, and the West Virginia Autism Training Center… > We hope you will join us again at next year’s [event]… Here is a link to a video of the most recent ‘Ruth C. Sullivan Autism Walk’ from about five months ago: > **[The Ruth C. Sullivan Rally for Autism Walk has begun. Thanks to our...](https://www.facebook.com/Autismservicescenterinc/videos/1187158934751988/)** > > The Ruth C. Sullivan Rally for Autism Walk has begun. Thanks to our participants. (source: [Autism Services Center](http://www.autismservicescenter.org/gallery/photos/2012_rally_for_autism/)) [Previous page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615.md?page=72) [Next page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615.md?page=74)