You will sometimes hear autism divided into high and low functioning. This oversimplification claims that persons with low-functioning autism struggle to cope in normal society, but people with high-functioning autism do not require assistance. On the contrary, there are specific Read More …
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What are the environmental factors that influence the risk of autism?
Autism is still a widely misunderstood condition. However, research and advances in medical understanding mean that awareness of autism, and the different routes possible to help people to live with it successfully, are evolving all the time. It is believed Read More …
Types of Learning Disabilities Adults with Autism Face
Autism can create a range of difficulties, and these can be exacerbated by learning disabilities. These can take a variety of forms but may limit the ability of an adult with autism to live independently. That is why teaching life Read More …
Teaching Basic Number Skills to Adults with Disabilities
Being able to count, to add and subtract and multiply, these are basic skills that we learn in elementary school. For people with certain disabilities, however, they may be difficult to master. As number skills are vital in daily life Read More …
Soft Skill Training: Preparing Adults with Autism for the Workplace
Brighton Launch is an innovative new program for young adults with learning disabilities and other challenges, who wish to keep developing their skills and continue to learn. Flexible personal paths Every student in our program will have their own personal Read More …
How Part-Time Work Experience Programs Help Adults with Disabilities in the Workplace
Adults with disabilities can face many obstacles when attempting to find employment and work experience. This means that far too many capable individuals are unable to enter the employment sector to offer their valuable skills, perspective, and contribute positively to Read More …
How Does the Brighton Launch Program Boost the Self-Esteem of Adults with Disabilities?
The Brighton Launch Program is a new and exciting program designed for young adults with disabilities to help them boost their confidence and learn new skills. As a packed day program activity for adults with disabilities, it helps young people Read More …
How Essential is Vocational, Social and Independent Living Support for Adults with Disabilities?
Having a disability does not mean someone cannot have a happy and fulfilling life, but it does mean that they may need a little extra help. With the right kind of support, such as developmental disabilities day programs, tailored to Read More …
How Development Programs Can Help Adults with Autism Achieve a Meaningful and Productive Life
Adults with autism want the same things that most adults want: independence and control of their own lives, financial security, and healthy, fulfilling relationships with family, friends and perhaps romantic partners. They want a life where their physical, mental and Read More …
Autism Programs – Opportunities for Growth for Young Adults with Challenges
There are a variety of paths that young adults with autism and other challenges may want to take as they grow up. At Brighton Launch, we offer a variety of programs that have been developed to support young adults in Read More …