by Karen Millican | Mar 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
The workforce is changing, talent shortages are rising, and retention is more difficult. At the same time there is an entire talent pool hiding in plain sight, ready, capable, and underemployed…adults with autism. Hiring autistic adults is not charity, it’s a...
by Karen Millican | Mar 4, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For many autistic people, a visit to the eye doctor can feel overwhelming. Bright lights, close physical proximity, unfamiliar equipment, and rapid instructions can quickly trigger anxiety or sensory overload. With thoughtful preparation, however, an eye exam can...
by Karen Millican | Mar 2, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
Many autistic people are described as “visual thinkers,” but that phrase only scratches the surface. The advantage is not sharper eyesight or superior visual acuity. It is enhanced visual perception… the brain’s ability to interpret, analyze, and organize what the...
by Karen Millican | Feb 26, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
The workforce is evolving. The talent shortage is real. The future belongs to those who can combine human genius with machine power. Artificial Intelligence is powerful and fast, but it requires clean data, careful monitoring, ethical oversight, pattern validation,...
by Karen Millican | Feb 25, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
The terms autism and neurodiversity are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same and understanding the difference matters. Autism is a specific neurodevelopmental condition formally recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders...
by Karen Millican | Feb 25, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For decades autism funding has focused on early intervention; ABA therapy, school-based services, and K-12 support systems. Early support matters, but autism does not end at graduation. When a student turns 21, funding drops dramatically. Services shrink, structure...
