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3 Tips for Travel as an Autistic Adult

As you gain more independence following high school, you may be interested in expanding your horizons a bit and traveling without your parents, either alone or with friends or siblings. Traveling can be an exciting or enriching experience for young adults, offering plenty of opportunities for personal growth and exploration. For those individuals on the […]

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Young Adults with Autism and the Struggle with Isolation

Leaving high school and embarking on those next steps can be challenging for any young adult. For those on the autism spectrum, that journey often presents unique hurdles.  For years, you’ve watched your child navigate through rocky social terrain, with social skills challenges being a hallmark trait of autism spectrum disorder. Now, upon entering adulthood, […]

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6 Tips for Autism and Dating 

Dating and Autism

Dating can be a challenging experience for any teen or young adult, but for autistic adults, it can present some unique obstacles. Many people on the autism spectrum struggle with reading social cues, sensory sensitivities, and communication, all of which can make navigating the dating world that much more complex. However, with some careful planning […]

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5 Ways to Find Autism Acceptance in Adulthood

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Finding acceptance for who you are as someone on the autism spectrum can be challenging as a child. Knowing this, countless resources have been created for Autism Acceptance Month in April on how to build a more inclusive environment around students.  However, once you enter adulthood, the resources and programs aren’t as prevalent, which can […]

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The Importance of Learning Public Transportation for Adults with Autism

person on public transportation

For those without a driver’s license, the ability to independently utilize public transportation is vital to a fulfilling life. However, though many high school programs offer driver’s education, very few teach young people how to navigate the public transportation system. […]

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3 Tips to Improve Executive Functioning Skills for Adults with Autism

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As learners, autistic students possess many strengths. Many students with autism have impressive memories and can recall small details for great lengths of time. Some have an increased ability to follow clear expectations and directions, while some are able to focus extremely well.  […]

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4 Steps to Building Friendships for Young Adults with Autism

4 Steps to Building Friendships for Young Adults with Autism

As a young adult with autism, you are well aware at this point that maintaining friendships can greatly increase your quality of life, while reducing isolation and loneliness.  However, beginning those friendships can be overwhelming for many young adults, especially those on the autism spectrum. Often, you might feel as though the people around you […]

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3 Tips for Young Adults On the Autism Spectrum to Ask for Help

3 Tips for Young Adults On the Autism Spectrum to Ask for Help

As children with autism age, the focus becomes on gaining independence and the ability to live outside the family home. However, just as and potentially more important, is interdependence, essentially the ability to ask for help. Asking for help for so many of us is extremely difficult. It requires vulnerability and the risk of an […]

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