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services running. The Center is there to support all ages, from 2
to 102. With the steep rise in autism that began in the 1990s,
many kids with ASD are becoming adults who need housing
and employment opportunities. "Right now, parents are trying
to get their kids situated in an adult world that doesn't exist,"
says Birmingham. Programs like the Autism Resource Center
are critical in order to help families navigate this unchartered
territory.
In addition to networking, education and referrals, Birmingham
and Wilcox provide something even more valuable: understanding.
Sometimes people simply call and say, "I need a friend"
— something the Center encourages.
"Call us," says Wilcox. "Just call."
For more information on the programs, including
The Autism Resource Center, or to make a donation to
The Arc of the South Shore, visit www.arcsouthshore.org
or call 781.335.3023.
