Linda Andron-Ostrow, CEO 10 minute anonymous surveys for…Parents of Children with Autism in Elementary SchoolParents of Children with ASD in Middle/High SchoolAdults with ASD “But I need it, I really need it!” How often do we hear this cry? Or worse the stomping frustration when our kiddos can’t express what we need in words? The questions of how much do we really need, what is enough, what would make what we have better are very deep. These are actually really…
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Linda Andron-Ostrow, CEO As I contemplate what to write, I am spending a week on Cape Cod. Everyone here is celebrating the end of summer, while trying to figure out how they have had so few hot days. It seems that everywhere you turn climate change is in the air. Lately, I have been contemplating just how much the climate for those on the spectrum has changed as well. During the month of August, I had the pleasure of attending…
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By Linda Andron-Ostrow As I sit down to write this, I don’t know how to express my gratitude for the opportunity to share this journey with so many families and young people. I am also grateful for all the knowledge I have gained from so many other dedicated professional. My heartfelt thanks to all the parents who have stayed the course and now celebrating success as they send their graduates into the world. Graduation time reminds me of the full…
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As we come to the end of this year, it is with great pleasure that I share with all of you in our accomplishments – individually, as families, and as a community. Individually, we look back on the insights that we learned throughout the year. At the same time we consider how to actualize these lessons in the future. We must think about where would we like to see ourselves in 2014 and our action plans that will get us there. When…
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By Linda Andron-Ostrow, Executive Director It was wonderful to see all who were able to attend our annual art show and casino night. Members from the GAP program hosted the event and also offered up their artistic talents through the wide range of art pieces and a comedy show. Seeing our young adults, family members, friends, interns, staff, and board members all together that night reminded me that this is the reason we call ourselves FACT family. The strength and importance of…
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By Linda Andron-Ostrow, Executive Director We are thrilled to announce the passage of SB 468, giving choice and flexibility for the services you and your family access from Regional Centers. This was reportedly the largest outpouring of public support for a human services bill and I cannot emphasize enough that this is thanks to each and every call you made throughout the process. We are very pleased to have supported the heroic efforts of the Autism Society of Los Angeles…
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In the recently released book, “World According to Cory”, Linda Andron Ostrow, LCSW shares her journey working with Cory who she met when he was diagnosed with autism in early childhood and had little theory of mind, very literal thinking and a great deal of anxiety. Today he is a poised young adult who is in college & working as well as socializing. Each story is followed by a “take away” message for parents, teens and young adults on the…
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