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Independent Living & Life Skills

How to Make Friends as an Autistic Adult: Tips & Things to Consider

The social expectations around friendship can be overwhelming, especially as an autistic adult. The misconception that...

How to Get an Autistic Child to Sleep Through the Night: Tips & Resources for Caregivers

If you’re a parent or caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum, chances are that you’ve experienced some difficulty...

What Caregivers Need to Know About Potty Training Autistic Children

Potty training can be a major milestone for any family, but for parents navigating autism and toilet training, the...

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....
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