When Autism Grows Up STRONG

We'd love to see our autistic graduates flourish on their own. We'd like to flourish, too. Introducing the autistic adulting roadmap that turns into our life GPS taking us step-by-step into the life we want so...

Here's a 10-minute summary of 12 ways to support our alternative learner's executive function from Seth Perler, founder of The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS). Seth is also an executive function coach who...

Today's episode is all about the 7 pitfalls to avoid that undermine independence. I love talking about these mistakes because I've made them all. Thank goodness my graduates forgive me. I'm ready to share my...

Susannah Cole holds a MEd in developmental psychology and has grown her expertise throughout the past 25 years working in the field of education. She has taught at all levels from preschool through college. For...

Tom Welch is a psychologist and co-owner of a middle and high school dedicated to the growth of autistic and 2e students, Tom knows a lot about what works to help our young adults increase independence. "Success both...

Were you told that welfare makes people lazy? I was. It was part of the thinking that I was raised with. Today I've changed that thinking. I used to be reluctant to apply for benefits for my kids. And I almost missed...

1. What parents need to know about Executive Function 2. What change actually looks like versus what parents expect it to be 3. How to get buy-in even when your child is resistant 4. Why parents must tolerate chaos to...

After all these years loving my autistic graduates, I found it so helpful to read a book by someone who gets it. Not only does Barbara get it, she also explains what's happening so well. Her words just ring true. Her...

Dr. Sharon Saline is a tireless advocate for alternative learners. Her education and experience as a psychologist and mom gives her insights that are spot on. Here are her 12 GREAT Ideas outlining how we encourage...

Emily Kircher-Morris says the number one skill to encourage out autistic high school graduates to practice is self advocacy. She's a mental health counselor and author of two books including Raising Twice Exceptional...

Dr. Stephen Porges believes that our reaction to our bodily sensations that inform the way our nervous system responds. He argues that the words "stress" and "anxiety" are disrespectful to our nervous system. We're...

At this year's TEFOS (The Executive Function Online Conference), Dana Abraham presented, "Navigating Adulthood." She's the author of both the "Calm The Chaos" compassionate framework and recent book. She's also and...