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Resources for National Family Caregivers Month

During the month of November, we reflect on all we have to be thankful for, and family caregivers are certainly a huge part of that. During National Family Caregivers Month this November, Jay Nolan wants to highlight their amazing dedication and provide resources to support all those who are caring for families and loved ones. Everyone Needs Support Supporting another

Autism Insights: Learn, Recognize & Support

Explore our curated resources to learn more about autism, from understanding the signs and causes to supporting a loved one. Discover helpful insights, practical guidance, and the services we offer to empower families and individuals on their journey.

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What is Autism?

Navigating public transportation, accessing community resources, and participating in recreational activities.

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Learning the Signs

Learning the early signs of autism and seeking intervention services is important for parents and people to know.

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How Common is Autism?

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum.

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What causes Autism?

Autism is complex, and through much research we learned there is no one cause of autism.

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A family member has Autism

Today, over 3,500,000 children and adults in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Individualized support

JNCS offers individualized support such as Supported Living and Employment Services to help individuals reach their goals.

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What Are Adaptive Skills and How Can They Help?

Jay Nolan Community Services in Northern California has the privilege to help teach Adaptive Skills Training (AST) to children and young adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of Jay Nolan has been and always will be assisting individuals to live their own independent lives. There

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How AI Transforms Soft Skills Training for Individuals with Disabilities

In every job field there are the technical tasks required to fulfill that specific job. These include what you are trained on and learn day one going forward. But what many do not realize is there are additional ‘invisible’ skills  that constitute a success in the workplace. These are called

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5 Ways to Celebrate Autistic Pride Day

Recognized on June 18th, Autistic Pride Day celebrates the unique strengths, talents, and experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum. This day is celebrated as an autistic community event: it originated from and is still led by people with autism, and serves as a powerful reminder to promote acceptance, understanding,

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