Hacking Autism

04/27/2022

In case you didn’t see the news ..

https://news.microsoft.com/features/unique-job-site-can-help-neurodivergent-people-find-meaningful-work-while-being-themselves/

Temple Grandin School

Kelly Everly-Hall was ready for her interview. She wore a nice outfit, had reviewed her resume and knew she had many of the skills needed for the IT job she was seeking. But things went quickly downhill when she faced a panel of three interviewers, something she had never done before.

01/16/2022

Interesting article on making MRI’s more comfortable for those on the spectrum.

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/community-newsletter-making-mris-more-comfortable-for-autistic-people-long-term-potentiation-and-learning/

Twitter is talking about a review of how to make autistic people more comfortable during magnetic resonance imaging scans, and a study that upends a popular idea about learning — namely, that it requires long-term potentiation of synapses.

12/30/2021

An article that all neurotypicals should read ..

https://coda.io/-bilokonsky/public-neurodiversity-support-center/how-to-talk-about-autism-respectfully-84?fbclid=IwAR1abU2iffeGJqWXf0kj54scsfw-kApQvwllcLd7uBwGa39pPWALNovVkxk

A Field Guide for Journalists, Educators, Doctors and anyone else who wants to know how to better communicate about Autism.

08/15/2021

We will be co-hosting a Hacking Autism Hack-a-Thon in partnership with the City of Richardson and Richardson IQ for the “Dallas Region”.

We will be running a one-day series of ideation sprints generating ideas for the autism community.

If you want to be part of it (no experience required), please join us in Richardson on Sept 9 by registering below.

Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 9:00 AM: **Note, if you are interested in participating, you must register here: www.cor.net/HACKATHON **The Richardson IQ® is partnering with Hacking Autism to host a Hack-a-Thon an

04/13/2021

Interesting article on hiring neurodiversity.

California-based Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifestyle Services is participating in a program that will help grow its workforce in central Indiana. The technology and supply chain company says the e-Stewa

03/01/2019

Such amazing work and powerful interviews with the talented individuals using their strengths in the workplace!

“Black Panther” and “Green Book” are a couple of movies that will be front and center at the 91st annual Academy Awards. Neither of the films would look as spectacular as they do without the creative minds at one studio for artists with autism called “Exceptional Minds.” NBC’s Joe Frye...

02/27/2019

I Want To Say is a film about the crucial role technology can play in the lives of people with autism.

A collaborative effort by Goodby Silverstein and Partners, Hacking Autism and Bodega Studios, directed by Peter Sorcher, and featuring the work of Hope Technology School’s staff and students, this documentary is an inspiring account of families helping their children with autism to have communication breakthroughs.

02/23/2019

To help support the mission of we are announcing a community site at: https://community.hackingautism.org

Join the conversation ...

Our mission is to hack , and for the autism community.

11/09/2018

Do you know someone in Colorado who would love a sensory friendly version of The Nutcracker? Great news!

This holiday season the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet will present a sensory-friendly version of the Nutcracker on Dec 1st for individuals with special needs and their families.

The performance is a 50 minute version, no intermission, raised house lights, noises/movement welcome and more! There will even be a instrument demonstration in the lobby before the show.

The Gentle NutcrackerSaturday, December 1, 2018―1 PM-2 PM Instrument Demonstration in the lobby at 12:15 PM Auditorium doors open at 12:30 PM Vance Brand Civic Auditorium Boulder Ballet Elliot Moore, conductor On December 1, the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet will present a sen...