The Oakland University Center for Autism has a mission of improving quality in the lives of people impacted by autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) across the lifespan through comprehensive outreach programs, innovative cross-disciplinary research, evidence-based clinical practice, and rigorous academic coursework to prepare professionals to work with the ASD population. We take a family-focused approach to empower people with ASD, and we lead our community to better support people with ASD to lead more independent and fulfilled lives.