The Towson University Center for Adults with Autism 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 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 Ø Health and Fitness Activities Ø News and  Events Ø Resource Library Ø Social Opportunities Ø Applied Research  Ø Educational Opportunities for Students Ø Work Exploration and Career Planning ØWorkshops and Speakers ØSelf Advocacy Opportunities

Check out the news spot that aired October 28th on WBAL TV on the center. click here to watch

FREE Webcast About Links to Careers
Please join us for a webcast!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Autism Spectrum Disorders Career Links. The featured presenter is Jennifer Todd McDonough, M.S., C.R.C., Associate Director of Training for the VCU-RRTC.
The 60-minute webcast will begin at 3:00pm Eastern

The presenter will describe the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Autism Spectrum Disorders Career Links project that conducts evidence-based research on vocational rehabilitation (VR) service models for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
The webcast is presented in collaboration with the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) program at Memorial Herman|TIRR.

Webcast Registration (no fee to participate):
https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/12291g3fc9e

An Afternoon of Classical Music October 18, 2009  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm  

Join us for the first fundraising event for the Towson University Center for Adults with Autism Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with music performed by pianist Reynaldo Reyes, violinist Zoltan Szabo, and vocalist Monica Szabo.
         
2:00 p.m.         Reception and Silent Auction – Grand Hall
3:00 p.m.         Welcome and Concert (Classical music for piano, violin, and voice)
4:00 p.m.         Intermission and final bids on Silent Auction items
4:30 p.m.         Concert
5:00 p.m.         Auction winners announced

Cash bar · Hors d’oeuvres · Silent auction

Ticket Information
Adults: General seating -- $50 per ticket ($35 is tax-deductible)  
Premiere seating -- $100 per ticket ($75 is tax-deductible)
TU students and children (under 12):--$15 per ticket

To purchase tickets please call 410-704-3375, or visit www.tutigertracks.com/autismevent If you are unable to attend, please consider making a gift to help support the Center for Adults with Autism by calling 410-704-3375 or online at www.tutigertracks.com/autism.

Please download, print and pass out the flyer for the event.

Thank you in advance for your support

          Now forming for Fall 2009!

The Adult Language and Social Pragmatic Skills (ALPS) Group will meet on Thursday evenings starting on September 17, 2009 and running through December 3, 2009 (December 10---snowdate). The ten sessions will meet from 5:30-7:00 pm. 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 and social  issues that are challenging for young adults on the spectrum. Please join us for this innovative group therapy experience. Cost $200. 
For more information contact the CAASD at www.caasd@towson.edu or 410-704-4486 or download the flyer here.

The Continuing the Challenge Together: A Personalized Wellness Program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm beginning September 29, 2009 to November 19, 2009.  The program will focus on social and interactive skills while supporting participants to achieve personalized fitness goals.  Skilled mentors and personal trainers will provide individualized instruction and guidance while the fitness programs will address flexibility, strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular activities.  The program provides individualized attention in a small group setting to optimize opportunities for social skill rehearsal, such as peer teaching, problem solving, and effective communication.  Please join us in this exciting program!
For more information contact the CAASD at www.caasd@towson.edu or 410-704-4486 or download the flyer here.