Autism Community Alliance

We're looking for more rooms like the neurodivergent room we found at Fair Oaks Mall. Can you help us?

After a bathroom visit we saw signs for “Neurodivergent room” and look what we found!! Such a calm restful space. 😀

The conversation about autism often focuses on children. Yet every child grows up.

Autism prevalence has increased from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 children today. As more autistic students transition into adulthood, the need for employment opportunities, community programs, housing options, and long-term supports continues to grow.

Unlike public education, which is federally mandated for eligible students with disabilities, there is no comparable nationwide system of adult services. Access to supports varies significantly from state to state, creating vastly different opportunities and outcomes depending on where an autistic adult lives.

For individuals with significant support needs, families often remain the primary caregivers and coordinators of care throughout adulthood. As parents and caregivers age, we must be better prepared to support autistic adults whose families may no longer be able to provide the same level of care, supervision, and advocacy.

We hope this updated graphic encourages discussion about how communities can better prepare for the future and support autistic adults throughout their lives.

The conversation about autism often focuses on children. Yet every child grows up.

Autism prevalence has increased from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 children today.

As more autistic students transition into adulthood, the need for employment opportunities, housing options, community programs, and long-term supports continues to grow.

For many individuals with significant support needs, families remain the primary caregivers throughout adulthood. As parents age, we must be better prepared to support autistic adults throughout their lives.

The conversation about autism often focuses on children. Yet every child grows up.

Autism prevalence has increased from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 children today. As more autistic students transition into adulthood, the need for employment opportunities, community programs, housing options, and long-term supports continues to grow.

Unlike public education, which is federally mandated for eligible students with disabilities, there is no comparable nationwide system of adult services. Access to supports varies significantly from state to state, creating vastly different opportunities and outcomes depending on where an autistic adult lives.

For individuals with significant support needs, families often remain the primary caregivers and coordinators of care throughout adulthood. As parents and caregivers age, we must be better prepared to support autistic adults whose families may no longer be able to provide the same level of care, supervision, and advocacy.

We hope this updated graphic encourages discussion about how communities can better prepare for the future and support autistic adults throughout their lives.

We made 2 ingredient rice Krispy treats! Can you guess the 2 ingredients?

Eggs your way was our Friday cooking activity!

We had another fun day on our Wednesday full day community outing in Washington DC!