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The Towson University
Center
for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders was
established in February 2008 with a generous donation
from
Therese and Douglas Erdman, in order to “empower
young adults who have ASD to keep learning and to live
life to their fullest.”
Young adults transitioning from school-based services
are faced with a number of challenges, including less
structured environments and fewer opportunities for
socialization outside of family life.
Professionals and researchers who focus on this group
are limited in number, and there are few resources
available to support these young adults as they make
this transition. The
Center for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
is focused on
becoming an effective, integrated, interdisciplinary
resource center that supports education for
professionals, and links academic and community
resources for young adults with ASD and their families.
Current Activities at the
Center Recreational Opportunities
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Health and Fitness Activities
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News and Events
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Resource Library
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Social Opportunities
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Applied Research
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Educational
Opportunities for Students
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Work Exploration and Career
Planning
ØWorkshops
and Speakers
ØSelf
Advocacy Opportunities
Now forming for Fall 2009!
The
Adult Language and
Social Skills (ALPS)
Group will meet on evenings to be determined starting in
September
(4:30-6:00pm) and running for 10 sessions. The 90
minute group discussions/activities will be lead by
graduate students from the Speech-Language Pathology
Program, under the supervision of Donna Long, MS,
CCC-SLP. They will address communication issues that are
challenging for young adults on the spectrum. In
addition OT graduate students will address
sensory issues. Please join us for this innovative and
collaborative therapy experience.
For cost and contact information
contact
CAASD at
www.caasd@towson.edu
or 410-704-4486.
CHALLENGE COURSE OPPORTUNITY
FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM
Please consider
joining Towson University students on a Challenge Course
on campus for four weeks in the Spring to develop team
building, creative problem solving , and social
communication skills Space is limited so sign up now!
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