by Tom | Dec 30, 2018 | Autism Facts, Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development, Transition
Unemployment is one of the many difficulties plaguing the autism community. Statistics show that over 90 percent of people with autism have no job and earn no money at all or are not working enough hours to make ends meet. When someone with autism is deemed unable...
by Tom | Dec 14, 2018 | Autism Facts, Inspiration, Personal Development, Safety
It has been said that the number one thing that dying people wish they had done differently over the course of their lives was choosing to live their life under their own terms rather than someone else’s terms. Having the freedom to live the life that you want and...
by Tom | Dec 4, 2018 | Inspiration, Personal Development
One of my major goals in life is to accomplish feats and realize my true potential in order to bring out the potential in people with autism and help them see that they, too, can accomplish what they want. Furthermore, I strive to be in great physical and mental...
by Tom | Sep 17, 2018 | Autism Facts, Safety, Socialization
SPOILER ALERT!!! This article contains spoilers from the Netflix series Atypical…specifically, Season 2, Episode 6 (“In The Dragon’s Lair”). As a person with autism, I’ve been following and watching the Netflix series Atypical and can personally relate to a lot of the...
by Tom | Jun 19, 2018 | Personal Development
It feels great to get back into blogging again! I recently had one of the most enlightening and empowering experiences of my life and I want to tell YOU all about it so you might be enlightened and empowered, too! For the past three years, I’ve been attending regular...
by Tom | Oct 6, 2017 | Autism Facts, Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development, Transition
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It’s a time to shine light on both the necessity and the benefits of hiring and including people with disabilities in the workforce. One’s ability to do a job, earn a good living and effectively contribute...
by Tom | Sep 1, 2017 | Autism Facts, Employment, Inspiration, Personal Development, Relationships, Safety
By: THOMAS ILAND It’s a new month and September will be bringing the series premiere of a new medical drama show on ABC called The Good Doctor. From the creator of House and taking place at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, the show explores the phenomenal potential...
by Tom | Aug 20, 2017 | Autism Facts, Personal Development, Relationships, Socialization
By: THOMAS ILAND I’ve seen many reviews of the latest Netflix series, Atypical, which features an 18-year-old man with autism named Sam and the struggles he and his family go through during his senior year in high school, particularly as he attempts to find a...
by Tom | Aug 14, 2017 | Autism Facts, Inspiration, Personal Development, Transition
Helping Youth with Autism and Learning Differences Shape Their Futures By THOMAS W. ILAND & EMILY D. ILAND Having autism, I’ve worked really hard for the success I’ve achieved in life so far: driving, living on my own, having a girlfriend, graduating from college...
by Tom | Jul 10, 2017 | All
Helping Youth with Autism and Learning Differences Shape Their Futures By THOMAS W. ILAND and EMILY D. ILAND Having autism, I’ve worked really hard for the success I’ve achieved in life so far: driving, living on my own, having a girlfriend, graduating from college...
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