Party Club gains growing participation among adults with autism

Party Club gains growing participation among adults with autism

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A monthly Party Club gathering provides adults with autism a space to connect and find a sense of belonging. Sarah Clark is director of behavior management with Damar Services Inc., a disability services and support organization in Indianapolis. Clark says social interaction is something that often becomes less accessible to people with autism after high school. “We noticed an increase in isolation among the people we serve…

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