by Karen Millican | Mar 18, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Progress is being made in understanding the part of the autism spectrum caused by genetic mutations. Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation analyzed data from over 5,000 autistic children and found four biologically distinct classes of autism,...
by Karen Millican | Mar 18, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Autism employment is often framed as a charity initiative, but the numbers say it’s a missed business opportunity. Here’s what the research shows: J.P. Morgan Chase found that autistic employees were up to 48% faster and 92% more productive than their...
by Karen Millican | Mar 16, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Written by Ariana Waldruff The generally accepted statistic for the rate of autism in boys vs. girls is around 4:1. However, a massive study in Sweden found that by the age of 35 the ratio is nearly 1:1. This means women and girls are being diagnosed later in life and...
by Karen Millican | Mar 16, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
“Attention to detail” is often listed at the bottom of job descriptions, framed as a soft skill-nice to have, but not essential. For many autistic individuals, attention to detail is a powerful cognitive strength that drives accuracy, innovation, and excellence. Many...
by Karen Millican | Mar 12, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
If you have a young adult on the spectrum that is graduating soon, don’t let them fall off the “21 Cliff”, when school-based supports end and young adults with autism suddenly end up stuck at home, depressed, with their exhausted parents taking care of them. They...
by Karen Millican | Mar 12, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For adults with autism, housing is more than a place to sleep. It is the foundation for independence, regulation, dignity, and growth. Thoughtful design is not a luxury, it is essential. Privacy is powerful. Many autistic adults need predictable personal space to...
