When Autism Grows Up STRONG

It's tough to transition from schooling to adulting. Both big and little transitions are uncomfortable. I often want to escape them by eating, screening, or daydreaming. Here are the aspects of transitioning that...

Professor Shelly Gable from UC Santa Barbara did research on what predicts a strong relationship. She studied those that last, where the ties are strong. She found that when our loved ones share a victory, a triumph...

When we see our autistic graduates suffer, we know that compassion is the key to help them. Here's a 7:00 podcast outlining the 5 Levels of Compassion To Face Struggles Together, build their independence skills so...

At the 2023 TEFOS, Dr. Sharon Saline presented, "Connected Independence for Emerging Adults 17 - 30" outlining our role "Operating Base Camp" so they will flourish on their own. Dr. Sharon Saline presented "at TEFOS....

The three aspects of life none of us can avoid are pain, fear and work. We struggle with all three to build the life we want. Here are the 7 Essential Adulting Habits That Increase Independence and help us outsmart...

3: Deal With Fear - We feel fear and act anyway. They describe the vibrations their thoughts tell their body to create. - We choose the thoughts that produce emotions that inspire our actions. They share their...

2: Structure Time Wisely - We picture our future self and imagine how they think, feel and act. They imagine their dream life. - We create routines that cue actions today that our future self would take. They figure...

1 Make Adult Decisions - We encourage, warn and collaborate to create trust. They notice the thoughts, emotions and actions that create their results. - We validate their emotions and thoughts. They practice accepting...