# Specialisterne: leveraging the unique skills of Autistics at competitive market terms **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [May 10, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245 "2011-05-10T07:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 410
**Author:** ![Visionary7903](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/45deac/32.png) [@Visionary7903](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Visionary7903)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245/410 "2013-08-28T17:46:29Z")
I have mentioned _Touchpoint Autism Services_ in a [previous post](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/11). The St. Louis, Missouri-based nonprofit merged with _Life Skills_ just over a year ago and has since become a division of that organisation. The agency’s ‘Angel for Autism’ program provides a scholarship gift that allows one child and his family access to a life-changing parent training program… > [@](#): > > Currently in its sixth year, Angels for Autism has helped countless families participate in our world-renowned parent training program, ADAPT - A Therapeutic Parent Education Program. ADAPT teaches parents effective strategies for managing a child’s challenging behaviors, goal setting and tailoring daily activities so a child can reach those goals, improving communication skills, and managing stress. A parent becomes, in effect, a lifelong, in-home therapist. > > Unfortunately, many families we serve have limited financial means and can’t afford to attend this important program. The cost of providing our two-week, full-time ADAPT program is $5,500 per family. > > Our Angels for Autism Scholarship Fund is designed to cover the cost of this critical training. > > For a gift of a full scholarship ($5,500) or a half scholarship ($2,750), you will help a family who has limited ability to pay for ADAPT to receive the early intervention their child so urgently needs. Plus, you’ll receive a beautiful, commemorative Waterford crystal angel that will serve as a daily reminder of your generous gift. Additional 20 percent ($1,100) and 10 percent ($550) scholarships are also available. As always, a gift of any size is greatly appreciated, as it will help us reach more families impacted by autism… Here is a link to a video on the ‘Angel for Autism’ program: [Angels for Autism - Jaimie’s Story - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2GqCfmiyeA) (source: [Angels for Autism](http://lifeskills-mo.org/ways-to-give/other-ways-to-give/angels-for-autism/)) --- _[View the full topic](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/specialisterne-leveraging-the-unique-skills-of-autistics-at-competitive-market-terms/50245)._