Current Research Highlights

• Transition House: A Model for Autism Independence

  The transition house is a first of its kind program for young adults on the autism spectrum who need to transition from their parents' home to living independently. As part of the program people will learn independent living skills, cooperative living skills & find their own path through living in a "fraternity type" setting.
  
  Investigators: April Walter, PsyD, Dr. Justin Steffener, PsyD, Dr. Daniel Campa, PhD, Sehar

• Coping with Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Perspective

  Investigator: Carly Pascoe

• The Market-Ability Project: Autism at Work at the Local Farmer’s Market

  The purpose of the Market-Ability project is to provide real-life working experience and employment to people on the Autism spectrum in an inclusive community environment. The collaboration of mental health therapists, individualized educational programming and training, parents and vendor/product representatives together created a supportive environment to ensure a successful outcome leading to greater self-sufficiency, increased vocational capacity and self-determination. Additional outcomes include positive interactions with the public with the greater understanding of autism, peer-to peer mentoring, customer service experience, empowering decision-making and increased self-esteem.
  
  Investigators: April & Jeannie Adam, M.Ed

• A Complete Spectrum Treatment: Autism Spectrum Treatment for Individuals and their Families

  This is an innovative neuropsychological based model for treating & understanding autism spectrum disorder. It uses the brain's unique ability called neuroplasticity in order to make consistent change & development in a person's life.
  
  Investigator: April Walter, PsyD

• What People Should Know About Autism

  A study For all of us to gain insight into life on the autism spectrum. In this study people on the spectrum answer important questions about life, feelings and interacting with society. We are currently recruiting participants for this study, so if you are on the spectrum & would like to participate please go to our contact page & sign up for more information.
  
  Investigators: April Walter, PsyD, Daniel Campa, PhD

• Death, Empathy & Autism

  This is a personal reflection of a doctor's experience with her autistic patients when her husband died. This is a new & honest perspective that may be surprising to those who read it.
  
  Investigator: April Walter, PsyD