Today is Autism Empowerment's 2 year Anniversary.  It was two years ago on June 3rd, 2011 that Karen and John Krejcha co-founded Autism Empowerment in Vancouver, filed paperwork and officially became a nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. Shortly thereafter we filed our paperwork with the IRS to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity and on September 16th, ... more  

Art is an expression of creative skill and imagination and can take many forms. Participating in art projects often opens the door for communication that may otherwise be difficult for an individual on the autism spectrum to express. For children on the autism spectrum with sensory processing challenges, finding the right art projects to take on can be a challenge. Today's guest blogger... more  

Coping with the loss of a loved one can be difficult for anyone, however for those on the autism spectrum, there are often additional challenges with understanding and working through the intensity of the grieving process. The chaotic experience of grief can exacerbate characteristics and symptoms of autism and leave a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder more at risk for complication of b... more  

Help support Autism Empowerment's Autism and Scouting Program during Autism Acceptance month!  Autism Empowerment is happy to announce that we are now offering a special Autism Empowerment Autism and Scouting Patch for sale just in time for Autism Acceptance month.  All net proceeds from the sale of this patch goes directly to supporting scouts on the autism spectrum ... more  

Autism Empowerment thanks Stacey Hoaglund for allowing us permission to reprint her article. To connect with Stacey, please visit: www.disabilitytrainingandsupport.com and connect with her on Facebook.   Preparing for Passover and Easter for Your Child with Autism  by Stacey Hoaglund, Guest Blogger - www.disabilitytrainingandsupport.com Wh... more  