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Routines and Autism
Routines and Autism Sticking to routines can be important for autistic people. I mean, I’ve always been a stickler for routines and still am to this day. Even in an unfamiliar environment, it has been more necessary to set my own routines and know what I need to do...
Masking: Benefits & Burnouts
Masking: Benefits & Burnouts Masking is hiding self-soothing behaviors that others may find “weird.” This involves such things as stimming or intense interests. Stimming is usually self-soothing techniques that involve anything to help, cope, or manage outside...
Day of Giving- You’re Invited!
💙 1. Join Us for Our Day of Giving – December 6th Mark your calendars! On Friday, December 6, we’ll celebrate our annual Day of Giving—a day dedicated to connection, community, and impact. Here’s how you can participate: Contribute a gift (of any amount!) to help us...
Meet Ben: An Exemplary Graduate of the Career Readiness and Employment Program
Benjamin Woolf was in one of the first internships within the program. When you meet him, you’re greeted with a warm smile and can-do attitude. In his first days in Good Foods Grocery, he was buzzing with excitement and nervousness. Throughout his internship, his...
Karis Management & Movement Mortgage – GraceWorks Grant (September 2025)
At Commonwealth Autism, our work is made possible by the generosity of partners who believe in creating a more inclusive world. Today, we are proud to spotlight Karis Management and Movement Mortgage for their incredible commitment to giving back. Through the Impact...
Dominion Energy Charity Classic 5k
Lace Up Your Running Shoes For This 5k for Charity Dominion Energy is holding another 5k to support Richmond nonprofits! Are you a runner? Are you a walker? Are you a need-to-get-some-sun-for-summer-er? Here's your opportunity! This is going to a fun run at Hardywood...
Meet Eric: A Career Readiness and Employment Success Story
Eric Bailey's success story with the Career Readiness and Employment program (CRE) began in early 2024. Since his first meeting with Commonwealth Autism, Eric has received his driver's license, become a full-time employee at Good Foods Grocery, and he's an advocate...
Speed Interviewing
Speed Interview Day In this most recent cohort, Sarah McCaig (Career Readiness and Employment Manager) asked staff members to participate in a speed interview day where interns could ask questions to Commonwealth Autism staff as if they were hiring managers asking...
Orientation Day at Good Foods Grocery
Orientation Day: To Wear A Belt Or Suspenders, That Is The Question "You can wear belts or suspenders, but you can’t wear a belt AND suspenders, because that’s a (fashion) crime." Sarah McCaig (Manager of the Career Readiness and Employment Program) Today, I sat in...
2025 Commonwealth Autism Chef’s Cook Off Challenge
Celebrating The 2025 Commonwealth Autism Chef’s Cook Off Challenge By Tyler Hart The 2025 Chef’s Cook-Off fundraiser benefiting Commonwealth Autism was a success! Because of the generous support of event sponsors, attendees, and donors, we raised over $80,000—our...
Sensory Toys and Autism
Sensory Toys and Autism Sensory toys for people with autism ranges greatly from a fidget spinner to a chew necklace and even to a Rubix cube. They help people regulate their emotional needs as well as their sensory needs. They help calm a person with autism down and...
Benefits of Therapy & Autism
Benefits of Therapy & Autism Coming to terms with my diagnosis was a trouble-free experience to make sense of. My parents never hid my diagnosis or what they were doing from me, which helped tremendously unless it was a surprise. I was emotion driven and went...
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