This episode is a follow up/continuation of the conversation that started in episode 6 with Caitlin about the best ways to support individuals on the autism spectrum. In episode 6, the focus was primarily on individuals with specific support ne

Pieces Episode 6

Dec 31st, 2020 26m 51s

In this episode of the ACRES Podcast, a former member of ACRES, Caitlin, who now lives in Texas, comes on to discuss topics relating to the autism spectrum such as what phrases like "high functioning" and "low functioning" really mean and why a

Pieces Episode 5

Sep 3rd, 2020 27m 50s

In this episode of Pieces, Penn State Professor Pam Wolfe comes on to discuss sex, sexuality, and sexual abuse-- specifically in relation to disability. In examining these topics, Pam offers insight into how schools, families, and communities,

Pieces Episode 4

Aug 27th, 2020 22m 35s

In this episode of Pieces, Megan McGrath, an ACRES staff member who had a big hand in revamping ACRES' job program, ACRES of Opportunities, describes her experiences working as a staff member and job coach for ACRES. Additionally, she goes into

Pieces Episode 3

Aug 13th, 2020 26m 38s

In this episode of Pieces, Matt Bacon comes on to talk about his work as the horticulturalist at ACRES. From consulting on the upcoming aquaponics project ACRES has been working on to being a leader for the Day Program (ACRES' biweekly small gr

Pieces Episode 2

Aug 3rd, 2020 23m 52s

In this episode of Pieces, Jeff, a young adult on the autism spectrum, describes how ACRES has helped him pursue his degree in college and how he has been (in many ways) a trailblazer regarding support in schools for students with autism-- from

Pieces Episode 1

Jul 19th, 2020 24m 48s

ACRES is an organization whose mission is to increase independence and quality of life for adults with autism. Piece's first guest, Mary Krupa, discusses her experiences as a woman with autism, along with some of the programs ACRES has formed

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