Addressing an Emerging Need: The Autism and Grief Project

Bereaved But Still Me

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Dr. Ken Doka, Senior Vice President of Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of America
Amy Tucci, President and CEO of the Hospice Foundation of America
Alex LaMorie Advisory Board Member of the Autism and Grief Project

Overview of the Autism and Grief Project:

Website launched in September 2022 to provide grief resources for autistic adults, their families, and professionals
Features testimonials, social stories, animations, and information on death and non-death losses
Goals are to help autistic individuals navigate complex emotions and contextualize grief

Importance of addressing autism and grief:

Emerging area of focus as more autistic individuals reach adulthood
Opportunity to expand understanding of diversity in grief experiences

Benefits of the project:

Provides support and validation for those grieving personal losses
Establishes baseline understanding while respecting the uniqueness of each experience
Spreads awareness of available resources for the autism community

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Link mentioned in the episode: https://www.autismandgrief.org/
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