Empowerment Through Supported Employment
Matt Staines has been working at Chili’s for more than twenty years, but if you ask him about his ambitions, he isn’t interested in talking about retirement. He’s thinking bigger…
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Building Trust Through Crisis — A Path Toward Recovery and Independence
The client’s name in the following story has been changed to protect their privacy. When Case Manager Jenna Goss first met “Jordan,” there was no trust between them. Jordan was…
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Finding Home: A Story of Stability, Strength, and a Fresh Start
The family’s identity in the following story has been made anonymous, to protect their privacy. When she first came to Judson Center, she didn’t have a place to sleep. She…
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Jordyan’s Story of Mentorship Care
I’ve known Jordyan since he was nine, quiet and withdrawn but full of potential. Over the years, he was moved from one program to another, starting with a behavior program in Saginaw…
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From Skills to Success: How Vocational Services at Judson Center Changes Lives
For nearly three decades, Francine Stroud has witnessed transformation firsthand. “I’ve been with Judson Center for almost 27 years,” said Stroud, Vocational Services Program Manager. During that time, she has…
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Autism Services in Action: Cameron’s Story of Growth Through Applied Behavior Analysis
When Cameron first began Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in 2023, he was facing significant challenges that impacted his ability to succeed in a traditional school setting. ABA therapy is…
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Liam’s Story: Finding His Voice Through Communication
When Liam first came to the Bridges to Success Program at the Judson Center, he was a 10-year-old with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis who relied on non-vocal forms of…
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Guiding Clients Toward Independence: A Conversation with Outpatient Therapist Latosia Logan
At Judson Center, healing often begins with a single conversation — a theme that Outpatient Therapist Latosia Logan, a team member of Judson Center’s Behavioral Health program, returns to again…
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The Case for Autism Acceptance: Why Respect, Inclusion, and Action Matter
As an autism care provider, we see every day that shifting the conversation from awareness to acceptance changes lives, in small and measurable ways. Awareness tells people that autism exists,…
Read MoreWhat Are Common Myths and Facts About Autism
As a care provider, Judson Center meets families every week who are searching for clear, reliable information about autism. Misinformation spreads quickly, and it can cause fear or delay in…
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