Many adults with autism find it hard to make and keep friends. Although some adults with autism may not feel a strong …
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Groans for the Holidays: Preventing Meltdowns on Special Occasions
Well, everyone, it’s that time of year again to use the overly-clichéd phrase “It’s that time of year again." To use …
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Featured Artist Michael Malfaro | Mixed Media Sculptor
Michael Malfaro, from Reading, Pennsylvania, works in the media of found objects. Some may not be able to see the value …
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Back to School: 21 On and Off the Spectrum
Back to school has always been one of my favorite times of year (I’m a nerd, I know). As we enter the final stretch of …
How to Improve Employment for Those with Disabilities: Flexible Policy, Research, and Choices
In many states, policy is changing in an effort to improve life options for individuals with intellectual/developmental …
The Atlantic: Who Decides Where Autistic Adults Live?
One of Madison House Autism Foundation's priorities was recently highlighted in The Atlantic article 'Who Decides Where …
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Featured Artist Diane Irby | Curator, Multidisciplinary Artist, Autism Advocate
Diane Irby is a multidisciplinary artist, autism advocate, and well-known curator who is very active within and …
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Ocate Cliffs Eco-Retreat: Autistics Creating Community and Enterprises
Star Ford is an autistic social entrepreneur who started Ócate Cliffs, an eco-retreat center located on 139 acres in the …
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“What Next?” Social Media Campaign
Many of you saw or heard about Sunday's Dateline feature "On the Brink" that exposed the harsh realities of "aging out" …
Autistic Adults: Socially Impaired or Socially Different?
Many of us almost take it for granted that individuals with autism have fewer and poorer friendships than others. Even …
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Desi’s Desk: AutHaven Autistic Retreat
Have you ever experienced an autistic space? If not, I highly suggest it! Vicki Gleitz is the autistic visionary behind …
Desi’s Desk: Exploring the World as a Neurodiverse Community
"Although we like to rock, we are not a rock-and-roll band. We are a wayfaring band, which means we are a group of …
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