Vision and Plans
People on the autism spectrum are integral members of
their families and communities, and have the right to
fully participate in the educational, social, cultural,
political, and economic life of society. In support of
this belief, the Center will be the primary resource in
the state of Maryland for education and research by
supporting community engagement of adults on the autism
spectrum through interdisciplinary
collaborations and community partnerships.
To address these goals, the Center for Adults with
Autism intends to focus on the following areas:
• Offering high quality educational opportunities in an
inter-professional model for:
ð Professionals and graduate students via the
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism
Studies
ð Students at Towson University through coursework and
supervised practicum
experiences
ð Faculty and staff relative to strategies to enhance the
university experience of students
on the autism spectrum
ð Employers and prospective employers of adults on the
autism spectrum
ð Family members and the general public
• Supporting best practices in all areas of
Maryland
via professional development and program
development and
evaluation using distance learning and off-site programs
and short workshops
• Offering programs for young adults on the autism
spectrum in conjunction with student
education and
research in the following areas:
ð Employment-related skills in a variety of models, with
pilot initiatives for young adults
ð Social communication and life skills for young adults
across the autism spectrum
ð Social and transitional skills to support successful
college life for Towson University
students on the
autism spectrum
• Conducting research related to adults on the autism
spectrum that supports their full integration
into
society, including sustainable employment
• Building partnerships with agencies that serve
individuals with autism to identify and implement
collaborative programs
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