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Video: Aspirations Group
Established in 2002 by The Ohio State University's Nisonger Center and the Department of Neurology, Aspirations is a group-based social skills and support program that supports adolescents and adults (13-30 years) with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Learn more about several groups that are offered through the Nisonger Center that are having a positive impact for adolescents, young adults and their families/caregivers around the state of Ohio.
Active Links:
- Aspirations Website
- Effective Study: Outcome of a Social and Vocational Skills Support Group for Adolescents and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- Effectiveness Study: Social and Vocational Skills Training Reduces Self-reported Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- The Nisonger Center Web Site
- Email Michael Valentino or Tracey Manz
Dive deeper into more research.
- Efficacy of group social skills interventions for youth with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Risk and protective factors underlying depression and suicidal ideation in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Outcomes of a Social and Vocational Skills Support Group for Adolescents and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- Social and Vocational Skills Training Reduces Self-reported Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum.