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Many parents wonder… Will my autistic child ever be able to work? In this program, adults with autism and IDD are doing real jobs in their community, working at HEB, Target, Home Depot, even running their own businesses. One AIMer works full-time detailing cars. Another owns a cleaning business. This isn’t about “outings.” It’s about real inclusion, real purpose, and real independence. Follow for more real conversations about autism adulthood, jobs and independence. Watch the full episode to see what’s possible. Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/Cdjh8CQjtm8?si=86ly_MNZLZN3gc3r Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231607/episodes/19901850 #Autism #AutismAdults #AutismJobs #IndependentLiving #autismlabs

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Independence isn’t the whole story. Many autistic adults can live on their own… But still feel alone. No friend group. No real community. Just structured programs and scheduled interactions. In this program, that changes. They’re not just attending events, they’re creating their own. Hosting movie nights, watching games together, choosing whose apartment to hang out in. This is what real community looks like for autistic adults. Follow for more real conversations about autism, independence and adulthood. Watch the full episode to see what’s possible. Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/Cdjh8CQjtm8?si=86ly_MNZLZN3gc3r Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2231607/episodes/19901850 #Autism #AutismAdults #AutismSupport #AutismCommunity #Autismlabs

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Can autistic adults with very different support needs truly build a community together? At 29 Acres, Debra Caudy shares how adults with profound autism, nonverbal communication challenges and lower support needs live and participate in the same community. Some work full-time, while others need much more assistance. What stands out is the compassion they show one another. It's a meaningful look at autism inclusion, adult services and the power of belonging. Subscribe to Autism Labs for more real conversations about profound autism and adult support. Watch the full podcast: https://youtu.be/NjDtbVsZqyk?si=yM8OH6RaqRkCpSXt Listen here: https://www.podpage.com/autism-labs-1/debra-caudy/ #Autism #ProfoundAutism #AutismCommunity #AutisticAdults #AutismSupport #NonverbalAutism #AutismInclusion #SpecialNeedsParenting #29acres #disabilitydad