Public Transportation
I began teaching myself how to ride public mass transit buses about two months before my 18th birthday. I didn't want to rely on my...
My Experience with Job Coaches
In 2001 I graduated from Finneytown High School in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. I was actively seeking employment because I was...
Navigating the System
“Where will my child end up when I’m gone?” “How do I prepare my child to live an independent life?” “Can my child live a full and happy...
Sheltered Workshops
My first sheltered workshop was the Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries. I got into it by requesting the program through the Hamilton County...
My Diagnosis
I previously thought that my first and only Autism diagnosis was Asperger’s Syndrome, which was diagnosed on Friday, April 12, 1996 at...
Welcome to my blog
Hello everyone. My name is Adam. I am 32 years old, and was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 12. A typical day for me begins at...