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Resources for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Brief – IEP Considerations for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

View or download "IEP Considerations for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder" here ...

Autism Brief – My Self Through Film

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Advocacy; An Important Matter to Me

By Amelia Dickey My name is Amelia Dickey. I have been a disability advocate for several years. I attended the ...

A Great Autism Resource You May Not Know About!

Co-authored by Jeanne Favret, Kyle Henderson, Phyllis Shingle, and Winton Wood. Have you ever needed information or resources regarding a ...

Putting Yourself in the Best Possible Light

by Erik Feigum Everywhere you go and everywhere you look, people are both consciously and unconsciously making a first impression ...

“What do You Want to be When You Grow Up?” Empowering Youth with Disabilities for their First Job

by Marcy Hintz “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question adults often ask their ...

Let’s Start at the Beginning

Written by Carita Gould Hi! My name is Carita Gould. I have a couple of things to tell you, but ...

Getting a Diagnosis for Adults with ASD

How is Autism Diagnosed? About Autism Why Was My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? Where to ...

After Diagnosis Next Steps for Adults with ASD

Why Was Myself or My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? 100 Day Kit (version for adults) ...

Treatment Options for Adults with ASD

What is effective? Medical and Behavioral Treatments for ASD For more guidance about what interventions would be effective for your ...

My child is about to transition into adulthood; what should we consider at this time and who can support us?

There are many considerations during an individual with ASD’s transition into adulthood. Some of the areas include: Education At age ...

As an adult with autism where can I find more information about community opportunities such as advocacy, recreational programs, and other resources?

How can I learn about being a self advocate? The New Mexico Center for Self Advocacy is a program with ...

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of disorders that are characterized by difficulties in social communication and restricted ...

Resources for Adults with ASD

Autism Programs Family and Provider Resources Team Service Animals Information Network Library A Guide for Military Families Cap or the ...

Employment Information for Adults with ASD

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Partners for Employment Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit Self-Funded Employer Tool Kit ...

Guardianship

Guardianship-Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Guardianship-Arc of NM ...

Self Advocacy

Center for Self Advocacy People First Arc of New Mexico Partners in Policymaking Autism Speaks Advocacy Tool Kit ...

Individual and Family Support

Center for Self Advocacy New Mexico Autism Society Parents Reaching Out Family Support Took Kit ...

Education Information for Adults with ASD

Education about Transition Transition Age - News, Blog, Resources, Tool kits Parents Reaching Out forward at 14 Autism Speak Transition ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis for Adults

How-is-Autism-Diagnosed About Autism Why Was My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? Where to get evaluation, individuals ...

How is Autism Diagnosed?

Mary Boehm, MA, CCC-SLP Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Programs Division Download the printable brief version of this post here ...

Insurance

Diagnostic and treatment services for children with ASD are generally available in New Mexico, and are funded by private insurance, ...

DD Waiver

What is a DD Waiver? This waiver program helps eligible New Mexicans live in their homes and communities by allowing ...

Medicaid

What is New Mexico Centennial Care? Centennial Care is the name of the New Mexico Medicaid program. Most people who ...

Supplementary Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support for low income individuals with disabilities. If the ...

Income Support Programs

New Mexico Program Divisions New Mexico Human Services Department New Mexico Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Centers ...