Thanks to unwavering efforts by co-advocates around our state, the Senate budget includes language focusing on the Enhanced Behavior Support Homes (EBSH) model for the Developmental Disabilities community. Using such language marks a significant step forward for the future success of the EBSH model. The continued hard work and dedication of all involved in this initiative are helping […]

As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I often wonder (and worry) about the opportunities for employment for him as an adult.  According to the University of Connecticut’s The Center For Neurodiversity & Employment Innovation, unemployment for neurodivergent adults runs at least as high as 30-40%, which is three times the rate for people with […]

African-American and Black (AA/B) youth and adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorders rarely are supported in a way that acknowledges both their racial identity and their autism diagnosis. Little is known about intersectional oppression in the lives of these children and adults. As people of color may come to terms with a society that […]

As temperatures warm up, people start to get out and about and many start to flock towards bodies of water to stay cool.  While water can be quite relaxing and therapeutic for autistic children, it can also pose a real danger.  Like many young children, autistic children are often attracted to water and don’t understand […]