by Kylie Richardson | Jul 17, 2025 | Autism Blog, Uncategorized
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...
by Kylie Richardson | Jun 24, 2025 | Autism Blog, Blog, Career Readiness and Employment
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...
by Kylie Richardson | Jun 23, 2025 | Autism Blog, Career Readiness and Employment
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,...
by Kylie Richardson | May 6, 2025 | Autism Blog, Blog, Uncategorized
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...
by Teal C. | Dec 12, 2024 | Autism Blog, Blog, Uncategorized
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...
