ASA was established in 1963 by a group of concerned parents, citizens, and community leaders to serve the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in Central and Eastern Massachusetts. Nothing is more powerful than the force of an idea when harnessed to a vision of the future. When idea and vision come together, things change.
People change too.
That's the heartbeat of ASA - Changing lives. If you can assist us with employment opportunities for our participants, or if you wish to apply for a staff position, student internship, or community service work, please contact us. Thus they sometimes find themselves in conflict with the system in order to receive the services they need. In addition, when adults with autism are successful in obtaining services, often staff are not experienced in working with persons with autism. In this instance, a vendor or professional staff may likely state that although they are not knowledgeable and have not worked with persons with autism, they are willing to try and learn.