by centerfor | Apr 8, 2022 | Autism
April is Autism Awareness month, aimed at promoting understanding, acceptance, love, and support. Oscar is just one of the many individuals with autism supported by CFS programs. Like many we work with, he lives in his own apartment, has a job, explores interests, and...
by centerfor | Apr 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Autism
Meet Oscar! He enjoys his jobs – selling dog biscuits, and working at a restaurant. And he likes to hang out with Alessandra from Best Buddies. He receives a housing subsidy and support from the Community Habilitation staff at CFS. And yes, he is on the #autism...
by centerfor | Apr 20, 2021 | Autism, Awareness
This April, in our Poetry Club, we learned all about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): What it is? What does it mean? We learned that people often see us in a different light. The theme was, “If all you see is my disability, you will miss…” Each...
by centerfor | Apr 17, 2018 | Autism, Awareness
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that impacts an individual’s capacity to communicate with others. Since more than 3.5 million Americans are living with ASD, the chances are that you know someone with autism whether you are aware of it or...
