By Shelley Hendrix A friend of mine once asked what age her son with autism should be before engaging in job readiness. My answer? Right now. Do not pass GO. Build the skills necessary for employment and an increasingly independent life so your child can collect his $200. Establish a vision. Make your plan. Work …
By Sam Tober Marginalized groups have always existed in our society, and it’s encouraging to see that movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter are being heard. Sadly, there is still a population who rarely gets the attention it deserves — the 1-in-54 Americans who live with autism spectrum disorder. They also deserve inclusion — …
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BY Kristina Tober, JULY 2018 When Ascendigo was founded in 2004 (then aptly named Extreme Sports Camp), it was with the belief that kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) spend so much time in school and therapy and rarely have the time or opportunities to participate in sports. All the benefits “typical” kids get from …
BY SYDNEY HORWITZ, RANCH PROGRAM MANAGER Ascendigo’s Ranch Program provides both children and adults with an individualized horseback riding experience. Participants are given the opportunity to develop a personal bond with horses, while learning the skills and knowledge to become true equestrians. Through a fun, safe, and active experience, riders learn all the steps of …
By Mike Pittinaro- July 26, 2017 The results of a recent study shows that costs associated with Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) treatment were fully offset within a few years after the intervention due to reductions in other service use and associated costs. Ascendigo’s Outreach programs approach combines the use of ESDM and Applied Behavior …
By Sydney Horwitz – May 21, 2017 Winston Churchill stated, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” This statement is inarguably true. Horses have connected with humans for over five thousand years. Because they are prey animals, horses have an innate ability to assess …
A few months ago, I met with a family with the following set of circumstances; Sue, the mother, has cancer; Jim, the father, is employed; one son, Steve, is 17 with autism in addition to other special needs who does not receive public benefits; the other son, Bruce, is a college graduate and works in …
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