In this edition of E-Speaks, hear perspectives from autistic young
adults, parents, college professors and education professionals as
they prepare to adapt to new post-secondary school and other
activities this fall. Whether by adopting new safety protocols,
creating reconfigured lesson plans to help students excel within new
learning constructs or simply finding ways to adapt to surroundings on
a college campus, learn ways to help make the fall semester as
successful as possible for people on the spectrum.

In our own words: Back to school during the coronavirus pandemic

Going back to school during a global pandemic isn't ideal for
anyone, but for people with autism, it can be overwhelming. In this
blog, you'll hear from autistic adults attending various
colleges, training courses and secondary education institutions as
they prepare for the upcoming semester: [link removed]


Five ways for professors can support students with autism across
various learning modalities

As we approach an unprecedented fall semester on college campuses
across the country due to the novel coronavirus, professors are
actively planning for various learning modalities: in-person, virtual,
outdoors, in configured classrooms, synchronous, asynchronous. Learn
some of the best practices professors can use to help students with
autism adapt to new ways of learning: [link removed]


Back to work in a pandemic: Bin Feng, father of an autistic son,
Vincent, shares his son's experience

As a member of the FDNY Emergency Medical Service Training Academy,
Vincent couldn't wait to get back to work, even with the risks
and restrictions surrounding COVID-19. Learn more about
Vincent's journey back to work here, through the words of his
dad: [link removed]

Thank you to our partners at T.J. Maxx

We are grateful for the kindness of our partners at T.J. Maxx! Sunday, August 23 through Sunday, September 5, T.J. Maxx customers will be asked to make a $1, $5 or $10 donation to Autism Speaks at check-out to benefit the autism community. Learn more here: [link removed]


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