When Profound Autism Falls Off the Cliff into the Abyss
“While everyone “celebrates” autism, no one is coming up with desperately needed solutions for the adults who are most severely affected.” By Alicia Mesa
New Book Details Philosophy Behind a Pioneering Program for Adults with Severe Autism
Bittersweet Farms in Ohio has served adults with severe autism since the 1980s, transforming lives of upheaval and isolation to lives of engagement and purpose.
#KickedOut - When Severe Autism Kicks You Out of State for 20 Years
Severe autism often sends families scrambling for services in other states. But the truth is we desperately need quality adult autism programs within all state borders.
#KickedOut: The Tattered Reality of Starting a Day Program for My Son with Severe Autism
The day program she created is a lot of work and very stressful. Staff often doesn’t show up. But her son is living his best life, and his behaviors have decreased.
#KickedOut: When Diaper and Toilet Issues Exclude Your Disabled Child from … Everything
“As Luke aged, this discrimination continued and became more apparent with each passing year. By the time he was 14, there wasn’t a single place I could find that would include him.”