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Independent Living & Life Skills

A Guide to Housing for Autistic Adults: Understanding Your Options

California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) encourages participants to live as independently as possible. One of the...

Autism and Hygiene Challenges: How Sensory Needs Can Lead to Avoidance

For many people, hygiene routines are simply a part of everyday life. But for some autistic individuals, tasks like...

Teaching “No”: Why Refusal Skills Are an Important Part of Self-Determination

In day-to-day life, saying “yes” is often encouraged. It feels cooperative, polite, and easy. But knowing how to say...

Micro-Choices That Build Confidence (That Families Often Overlook)

As a parent, caregiver, or supporter of someone with a disability, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the big...

“I Don’t Know What I Want”: Helping People With Disabilities Discover Personal Preferences

It’s a phrase that many families, caregivers, and professionals are likely to hear at some point: “I don’t know what I...

What Does Life Look Like for Older Autistic Adults?

Autism is often discussed in childhood, but autistic people grow up, grow older, and continue navigating new stages of...

Navigating Special Needs Education: Programs, Supports, and Planning Ahead

Navigating special needs education can be overwhelming at times. It’s only natural for parents to feel that way....

Can Autistic People Get Married?

It’s not uncommon to wonder: can autistic people get married? The short answer is absolutely, yes! Autistic people form...

Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan When You Have a Disability: Safety, Supports & Peace of Mind

Even in the age of modern technology, emergencies can happen in minutes or even seconds. Tornadoes, flash floods,...

A Guide to Re-Evaluating Over-Support and Learned Dependency

Support services can be life-changing. The right help at the right time can increase safety, reduce stress, and open...
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