OT: Rutgers Announces Initiative to Launch Center to Support Adults with Autism

[rutgersguy1]

I know this was a pretty hot topic for some here awhile back and thought they might be interested. Mel Karmazin was on CNBC a few minutes ago talking about it.

http://news.rutgers.edu/news-releas...r-support-adults-autism/20151102#.VjoPs7dJbIU

 

[krup]

This is great news and thanks for posting. As a father of two boys diagnosed with ASD, it has been frustrating to watch most of the oxygen on this issue get sucked up by fighting over the cause. It is great to see Rutgers get involved in helping the under-served population of kids who are trying to function in a world set up under the assumption that all people have the skills some ASD kids lack.

 

[rutgersguy1]

Here's the video of his interview on CNBC.

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000444775&play=1

 

[tuffer76]

These things make me very proud of my alma mater and give me tremendous hope for potential opportunities for kids (like mine) diagnosed with ASD.

 

[Sir ScarletKnight]

Rutgers also has a program for undergrads with Aspergers. http://rhscaps.rutgers.edu/services/autism-spectrum-college-support-program/

 

[Beancounter88]

That's positive, forward thinking. So much attention to children (and rightfully so) but what happens when they grow up? I know kids with autism and the dreams of their parents is to live normal lives.

APPLAUSE ALL AROUND!

 

[RU09FOOTBALL]

One of the truly tragic things is seeing adults with autism who age out of the system and regress. This program will help many people who need it.

 

[withoutregard]

Great work, looks like Rutgers will be a leader in one of life's most important categories, helping those in need