Autism 101: The Evolution of Our Modern-Day Viewpoint THE FOCUS OF OUR WORK SHOULD NOT BE TO FORCE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO FIT INTO OUR WORLD. Contributed by Darlene Kelly, Principal, PEP Prentiss Autism Center Everyone and everything have a history. The perception of autism is no different. Throughout its long history, we
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On April 5, the state came one step closer to fulfilling the promise of OhioRISE. At Governor DeWine’s OhioRISE press conference, he announced that Aetna Better Health of Ohio will administer and manage the new program that aims to help children with complex behavioral health needs and their families. Ultimately, this announcement means more children
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There is Hope: Unsung Black Female Suffragists OUR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE NARRATIVE MATTERS. IT HELPS US APPRECIATE OUR VALUE AND OUR INFLUENCE. Contributed by Seneca Franklin, Intake Support Specialist, PEP Connections Finding My Voice I never quite understood the importance and the magnitude of my voice — my right to vote — until I began
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A Ray of Hope for Multi-System Involved Youth: The Real World Promise of OhioRISE DURING HER YOUNG LIFE, MARA ENDURED HOMELESSNESS, ABUSE, NEGLECT, FAMILY SEPARATION AND FOSTER CARE. Contributed by Deanna Moore, manager, communications In 1989, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation set out to discover ways to provide needed services to youth involved in multiple
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