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    • Day Program
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A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

by Karen Millican | Sep 23, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many parents of adults with autism continually see their child underestimated. You may have watched other people make assumptions about your son or daughter based on how they speak, communicate, behave, or respond. You may also have seen abilities emerge when someone...
Big News! Emmy® Award Nomination Spotlights Hope and Potential for Adults with Autism!

Big News! Emmy® Award Nomination Spotlights Hope and Potential for Adults with Autism!

by Karen Millican | Sep 21, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For years, we’ve been told about the things our adult children “couldn’t” do. But as parents, we see their unique gifts, their focus, and their incredible potential every single day. We are absolutely thrilled to share that HITN-TV has been nominated...
The “High Support Needs” Label Said One Thing. The Person Showed Us Something Else.

The “High Support Needs” Label Said One Thing. The Person Showed Us Something Else.

by Karen Millican | Sep 21, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

What if a label describing how much support your adult child needs becomes a limit on what others believe they can do? For many parents of autistic adults, this is a familiar concern. “High support needs.” “Significant communication challenges.” “Needs assistance with...
A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism

by Karen Millican | Sep 16, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

Many parents of adults with autism continually see their child underestimated. You may have watched other people make assumptions about your son or daughter based on how they speak, communicate, behave, or respond. You may also have seen abilities emerge when someone...
What If Your Adult Child Has More Potential Than Others Have Given Them the Chance to Show?

What If Your Adult Child Has More Potential Than Others Have Given Them the Chance to Show?

by Karen Millican | Sep 14, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For many parents of autistic adults, low expectations can be painfully familiar. Maybe someone told you your child wouldn’t be able to learn certain things. That meaningful employment wasn’t realistic. That a particular skill was “too advanced.” Or perhaps...
What happens when an autistic person spends a lifetime being underestimated?

What happens when an autistic person spends a lifetime being underestimated?

by Karen Millican | Sep 8, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism

For many parents of autistic adults, this question is deeply personal. You may have watched someone assume your son or daughter didn’t understand because they couldn’t speak. You may have seen expectations lowered because they communicated differently, needed support,...
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  • A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism
  • Big News! Emmy® Award Nomination Spotlights Hope and Potential for Adults with Autism!
  • The “High Support Needs” Label Said One Thing. The Person Showed Us Something Else.
  • A Murder Mystery Movie That May Change How You See Autism
  • What If Your Adult Child Has More Potential Than Others Have Given Them the Chance to Show?

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