Resources and Training Offered by Autism Training and Technical Assistance (ATTA) and Autism Speaks

Posted on June 7, 2018 Updated on June 7, 2018

Colleen Shinn, Autism Speaks                                                Nikki Machalak, ATTA   

The Autism Training and Technical Assistance project (ATTA) seeks to create resources and training that can be used by students with ASD, their family members, secondary and postsecondary educators and staff, employers, and members of the community, to better understand the transition process, the unique barriers faced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and to assist them in working towards or providing equitable access in the workplace/postsecondary setting.  Nikki Michalak, Research Coordinator, ATTA, shared information about the Project at the Targeting Autism forum.

Colleen Shinn, Manager, Community Outreach, Autism Speaks, Midwest and South Central Regions on activities and resources available from Autism Speaks, including their extensive Spectrum Careers Portal.  Colleen also shared how she is collaborating with Illinois libraries to increase awareness of the wide range of resources that are freely available to support individuals with autism.

The presentation at the 2018 Targeting Autism Forum can be viewed here.