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Recent Articles

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Self-Determination, Autism, Relationships

How to Get a Girlfriend, Boyfriend, or Partner if You Have Autism

Romance isn’t reserved for neurotypical people—tons of adults with autism have rewarding, satisfying, happy...
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Self-Determination, Autism

Safe Sex as an Autistic Person: What You Need to Know

Sex is everywhere, from TV shows and movies to books and music. It usually features neurotypical people, but what about...
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Self-Determination, Mental Health, Workplace Inclusion

6 Careers for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

For many people, holding down a job is quite fulfilling. Having a routine, making friends with coworkers, and simply...
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Self-Determination, Sensory processing disorder, Social Skills

8 Fun & Calming Sensory Activities for Adults with Disabilities

People with disabilities can indulge in the sensory feast of life with a diverse range of activities designed to...
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Self-Determination, independent facilitator, Social Skills

A Quick Guide to Social Skills: Examples & Practice Tips

Social skills consist of countless unwritten rules and norms that generally guide what we might refer to as “polite...
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Self-Determination, independent facilitator, Adaptive Sports

Top 5 Places for Adaptive Sports in California

Everyone can benefit from getting physical activity. Some prefer running long distances; others might get their thrills...
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Self-Determination, Mental Health, independent facilitator

How Executive Function Challenges Can Affect Adults with Disabilities

Some of the most challenging symptoms of many disabilities aren’t visible to the naked eye. A neurodiverse person may...
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Self-Determination, Mental Health, Social Skills

7 Tips for Making Friends: A Guide for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Friends can bring wonderful moments of joy and enrichment to our lives, but making friends with intellectual...
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Self-Determination, Community Living Support

7 Questions to Ask Caregivers, Friends & Family to Show You Care

People living with intellectual and developmental disabilities often have a support system of friends, family, and...
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Self-Determination, Neurodiversity, independent facilitator

Burnout in Adults with Disabilities: How to Manage It

For adults living with disabilities, burnout can be disruptive and debilitating. Burnout in adults with disabilities...
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