Aspirations Group: Moving Forward- Find your community! Connect with others who have shared lived experiences!


Established in 2002 by The Ohio State University's Nisonger Center and the Department of Neurology, Aspirations is a group-based social skills and support program that supports adolescents and adults (13-30 years) with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Learn more about several groups that are offered through the Nisonger Center that are having a positive impact for adolescents, young adults and their families/caregivers around the state of Ohio.

Active Links:

  1. Aspirations Website
  2. Effective Study: Outcome of a Social and Vocational Skills Support Group for Adolescents and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
  3. Effectiveness Study: Social and Vocational Skills Training Reduces Self-reported Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
  4. The Nisonger Center Web Site
  5. Email Michael Valentino or Tracey Manz

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