With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about how to show your autistic young adult that you care through a special gift. Of course, the old saying that kids spell love “T-I-M-E” holds true, so don’t forget to carve our time for...
After hearing parent after parent tell us…. “I wish we started building my student’s independence sooner” “I didn’t realize that all of my help was actually hurting my kid” “This would have been easier to teach in high...
College students often hear “these are the best four years of your life.” And while it’s true that being surrounded by peers with a plethora of social, extracurricular and athletic activities creates a fun environment, it is also a major life...
The lazy days of summer are numbered and soon it will be back to school season! For parents of autistic college students, that means planning for move-in day, buying supplies and hoping for a successful semester. We can do better than just hoping for a smooth...
No matter how old your autistic young adult is now, it’s a worthwhile conversation to start thinking about career paths in the future. According to research by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute out of Drexel University, only 58% of autistic young adults have...
One of the core beliefs that I share with my clients is ‘we want what is best for our kids.’ At the end of the day, we are all trying to be the best parents we can be, providing guidance and support as our autistic kids figure out their way in the world....
