Aaron Likens: I was asked to write a blog post on Independent Living, and I have asked my father to write about his experience of seeing me move out of his house in 2012. Wow, that was a long time ago. This is his first adventure into writing a blog post. Be kind. Independent Living by James ... Continue Reading
Third in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I wouldn’t have thought this when I began my speaking career but one of the first audiences I spoke to were doctor’s offices across Saint Louis in 2010. I thought this would be a waste of time, but I was surprised ... Continue Reading
Second in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I can think back on my life and pinpoint exact things my teachers did that, if they hadn’t, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today. They did it by intuition only because there wasn’t autism training, awareness, ... Continue Reading
First in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I’ve been in this race for understanding for over a decade and I’ve seen so many amazing strides in the past decade. However, just as a driver in a race with a lead, there can be no let-up on the pace. We must keep ... Continue Reading
Affecting about 206,000 Americans, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. Although it can lead to higher risks of congenital cardiac issues, autoimmune diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease, the life expectancy of those with this condition has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years ... Continue Reading
If you’re a parent with an adult child who has disabilities, you know that they will someday want to live independently. And as you prepare for that day, you probably have many questions about it. Here are some common questions that parents often ask, some ways that Easterseals Arkansas can help you ... Continue Reading
Autism Ambassador Aaron Likens (pictured above with our CEO Ron Ekstrand) came to Easterseals Arkansas in January to talk about what it's like living on the spectrum. He describes it succinctly in his book, "Finding Kansas." Now, as someone on the spectrum living through the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron ... Continue Reading
