Center for Adults With Autism
Frequently Asked Questions
1.
Do
you offer a social group where young adults on the spectrum can
come to meet with others?
Yes, the Center offers a social group
consisting of young adults aged 18-34 from the surrounding
community and the university. The group meets once a month and
provides peer-to-peer interactions to work on sharing
experiences, discussing challenges, and finding solutions.
Please see our
calendar
for upcoming dates.
2.
Do
you offer anything specifically for the girls/women on the
spectrum, since we have some special issues?
Yes, the Towson University Women’s Group is an
interactive, integrated organization for young women on the
autism spectrum between the ages of 18 and 28 years. The group
meets every other Friday of every month beginning February 3,
2012 (except holidays, school closures or another program is
scheduled that evening…please refer to the calendar link below)
in the Towson Enrollment Services Building in Room 116 on the
lower floor, from 6 to 7:30 pm. This intimate, casual group
features ‘guest experts’ to address issues of advocacy, health,
and community participation from a woman’s perspective in an
informal setting. Fun activities exploring feminist expression
and identity are also incorporated. There is no cost to
participate in general meetings; optional special activities may
have additional fees. The group also meets for a dinner club
typically once a month at a restaurant of their choice. Please
see the
calendar for upcoming dates.
3.
Does the Center offer programs for children?
No, the Center was founded to meet the unique
and rapidly growing needs of young adults (age 18-34) on the
spectrum.
4.
Does the Center for Adults with Autism diagnose or evaluate
individuals?
No, the Center does not evaluate individuals
for autism spectrum disorders. However, please contact the
Center for a list of providers in the area who do perform
diagnostic evaluations for individuals who are 18 years of age
and older.
5.
Does the Center for Adults with Autism have support programs for
parents or siblings of young adults with autism?
No, the Center does not offer a parent support
group. However, there are local organizations that offer support
programs for parents/family members of individuals on the
spectrum. Please see our resource page for more information
6.
Does the Center for Adults with Autism help students with autism
spectrum disorders and/or their families in applying for
admission to Towson University?
No, students with autism spectrum disorders and/or their
families who are interested in applying to Towson University
should contact the Disability Support Services office on campus
at 410-704-2638.
Center for Adult with Autism
Enrollment Services, Room 323
Phone: 410-704-4486
Fax: 410-704-2322
http://www.towson.edu/chp/caasd
caa@towson.edu
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