WelcomeThanks for visiting our website. We’re glad you found us! Our goal is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through educational programs, support groups and social gatherings. You’ll find information about our mission, upcoming programs, professional members, and a variety of resources on issues such as education, employment, advocacy, etc. We hope the information on our site is helpful for you and your family. If you have any questions about the ASCEND Group, please send a message to [email protected]. Follow the ASCEND Group on social media!
Upcoming Events Join us on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with Chris Braga, talent acquisition specialist for Specialisterne USA, a non-profit social enterprise that pioneered the Autism @ Work movement in the United States. He will share information about Specialisterne USA, the organization’s recruitment/hiring process, and job opportunities. About Specialisterne USA: Specialisterne USA partners with corporations, universities, high schools, and community agencies to create change by examining traditional recruiting, training and on-boarding practices to help companies to employ work ready neurodiverse talent. Successful organizations realize standardized recruitment processes leave autistic and other neurodiverse talent behind. They know tapping into neurodiversity will bring new solutions to their teams, enhanced productivity and an increased bottom line. But understanding how to best access, recruit, onboard and manage neurodiverse talent can seem like an overwhelming endeavor.
Chris Braga joined Specialisterne in late 2020 as the Talent Acquisition Manager for the United States. Chris has a diverse range of experience including entrepreneurship, sales, and IT recruiting. He has a passion for advancing the careers of candidates and helping hiring managers grow quality teams. Chris has a young son on the autism spectrum, which fuels his passion for making the employment process a more inclusive one, where everyone’s strengths and talents can shine. REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE PROGRAM: http://bit.ly/SpecialisterneProgram Social & Support Groups
ASCEND Group's Chips, Chocolate and Chat Gatherings for Adults and their Caregivers For adults on the spectrum and their parents/caregivers (families will attend a simultaneous, but separate session)  ASCEND Group's Virtual Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of Teens
Family and individual in-Home ABA Therapy, social skills groups, community outings and much more. View site. ASCEND Professional Events & News
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~ Editor/proofreader
~ Promotion/publicity manager
~ Membership recruitment coordinator
~ Meetup organizer
If you’re interested in volunteering, please call 610-449-6776 or send a message to [email protected].
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ASCEND's Webinar: Transition to Post High School Education
If you missed our Virtual College Panel, here is the link to the video recording.
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