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Support Animals 101 for People with Developmental Disabilities

A woman in a red shirt sitting on a couach and holding a small black dog.

Animals provide companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and affection for their owners. With September being National Service Dog Month, now is a great time to think about whether a support animal […]

Learning to Listen: Communication as the Foundation of Effective Support

A woman in a pink shirt poining to a screen on an assissted communications device to show something to another woman wearing while sitting next to her.

Communication is the foundation on which relationships are built, and at Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), relationships thrive because of the time and dedication of staff. The way an individual […]

How to Support Autism Services This GivingTuesday

Make your calendar! November 30, 2021 is #GivingTuesday! This global day of giving is an excellent opportunity to support the causes you care about most. What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is […]

The Benefits of Customized Employment

Jerry posing in his work uniform at his workplace at a movie theater

Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by encouraging conversation about the issues around employment for disabled workers. This year’s theme focuses on ‘Inclusion.’ For too long […]

The Big Guide to Accessible Public Transportation in Los Angeles County

Left: woman in a wheelchair boarding a bus; Right: Freeway leading to the city of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County is a huge metropolitan area with vast distances between the places you want to go. Public transportation can be daunting, especially for people with mobility challenges. In […]

Learning the Signs

JNCS staff and supported individuals paying attention during a meeting

Learning the Signs of Autism in Children Have you ever asked “Do I have Autism?” Learning the early signs of autism and seeking intervention services is important for parents and […]

How Common is Autism?

Young girl in a light green shirt pointing to something on a table

How Common is Autism? Autism statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum, and 1 […]

Red Flags And Rules of Thumb for Evaluating Treatments

Supported individual washing her hands in her own home

Be weary of any treatment which makes grandiose claims, using words like “miraculous,” “amazing breakthrough,” “recovery,” or “cure.” Legitimate medical and educational professionals show respect for the uniqueness of each […]

Myself or a Family Member Has Autism

Two JNCS staff and supported individual taking a walk down the sidewalk

Autism Today Today, over 3,500,000 children and adults in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) along with millions of individuals worldwide. Getting an ASD diagnosis can […]

What Causes Autism?

Rob examining a computer screen at the office

What causes autism in individuals? It was really not that long ago that the answer to this question would have been “we don’t know.” For the first time, modern research […]