GirlForward pursues self-sufficiency for millennial refugees

The Austin, Texas, chapter of GirlForward offers free programming for millennial refugee high-school-age girls in its community that may lack education and other resources needed to become self-sufficient. Texas is home to the second-largest refugee population in the country, and data shows it takes an average of seven years for them to become fully self-supporting.   Politico

Autism-Related Challenges Persist Well Into Adulthood, Study Shows

In one of the first studies to look at the lives of people with autism as they hit middle age, researchers found adults struggling with independence, employment and relationships. Read More >

7 Ways to Help Your Child with Special Needs Cope with Transitions

Change is inevitable. And for most people, it can present an unwelcome challenge, even a difficulty. But it is particularly hard to handle for children with special needs and their families. Transitioning from school to vacation and back again, from class to class, from school to home, from home to school, or from bedtime to daytime can trigger an outburst, meltdown, or a lot of frustration. A child who craves stability and routine can take a while to readjust to a new or different situation. A new teacher, new camp, or new clothes are not always welcomed by those who crave… Read in browser »