Navigating Adult Autism

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Happy September! New Autism Gossip out today!

Check out the activities happening in Springfield and the surrounding area this month for individuals and families that are on the spectrum!

https://navigatingadultautism.com/autism-news/f/september-2026---autism-news-for-sw-missouri

Sarah Tilley, COO of Abilities First, will be a panelist for Springfield in Focus: Access in Motion this coming Monday, August 31.

The conversation will dial in on disability, transportation and independence in our community, with Sarah joining Matt Crawford, Director of Transit for City Utilities, along with local self-advocates.

State Representative Melanie Stinnett will moderate the discussion.

Mark your calendar:
Monday, August 31
5:30–6:30 p.m.
1839 E. Independence St., Suite K, Springfield

We hope to see you there!

PBS KIDS’ Carl the Collector made history as the network’s first series centered around autistic main characters — but the representation didn’t stop on screen. 💚

Neurodivergent writers, advisers, animators and voice actors helped shape the show, including autistic actor Kai Barham, who voices Carl. The team worked with autistic people throughout production to help make the characters feel authentic rather than simply writing autism from an outside perspective.

Now the series has won two Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Series — a pretty incredible milestone for a show built with autistic voices at its heart.

Representation is growing in children’s TV, but there’s still plenty of room for more. What other autistic characters or shows have your family loved watching? 👇

Source: PBS KIDS

If you would like to learn more about growing the Registered Apprenticeship program at your district, please reach out to Betty! She'd be happy to help you!
Betty Glasow
417-836-4074
[email protected]

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