Colorado nonprofit launches new transition program for those living with autism [Video]

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Post date September 29, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Colorado is considered a leader when it comes to raising children with autism, but experts say gaps remain. Now, a nonprofit has launched a program to help.

“We want to do everything that we can to make sure they are able to live the life that they want [and] to be independent as possible,” said Ben Wittle, a registered behavior technician at Firefly Autism.

Firefly Autism, a Colorado-based nonprofit, provides educational and home-based services for those on the autism spectrum.

In late August, Wittle helped Firefly Autism launch newest its newest venture, a “transition program.”

“It’s for our students ages 18 through 21 with the ultimate goal that by the time they graduate, that they can actually graduate into a job,” Wittle said.

The transition program aims to help those living with autism, more adequately embark on adulthood, even if those individuals will never be able to live completely independent. The new …

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