Resources
It has been my experience that Facebook groups are the best places to go for help and understanding.
Sometimes having someone say, I get it, I understand and, you're not alone is the best help you can get.
Also, find links to "Full Spectrum Housing" the pdf put forth by Arizona State University with sponsors like SARRC, and other helpful resources including other podcasts.
I hope you find some comfort and help here. Peace- Jules
Parents of Adult Children With Special Needs (16 + yo and older ONLY!!)
This group is for family members/caretakers of special needs/disabled adults 16 yo and older. If your child is younger, please seek other groups. There are many for parents of young children, and this group is not to be a "look into the future" for caretakers of younger children. We *will not* accept applications from anyone whose child is younger. However, if your child will be 16 during the current school year, you will be considered for membership if you provide approximate date (birth month is acceptable). All 3 membership screening questions *must* be answered for membership consideration, with the specific information asked for, and within 7 days of application. Any after that point will be deleted from the queue.
One last clarification: The group is for *parents/Guardians* of special needs/disabled individuals 16+, so unless a disabled individual here is also a parent of a disabled individual 16+ yo, there are no SN adult members.
Team Daniel Running for Recovery and the Clozapine Community is for patients who take the antipsychotic clozapine (Clozaril), family members, prescribers, and serious mental illness advocates.
Team Daniel’s purpose is to share information from the book Meaningful Recovery from Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness with Clozapine by Dr. Robert Laitman and Dr. Ann Mandel Laitman.
This group is pretty self explanatory. Super helpful!
Full Spectrum Housing
This report introduces housing providers, architects,
developers, planners, public officials, and others
involved in the residential development industry to
conditions and aspirations of adults with ASDs that
demand a new approach to how we provide, design,
and develop homes in which they live.
This report is an initial effort to formulate evidence-based
design goals and guidelines to direct future housing design
and development. As research continues and new sites
of housing appear on our residential landscapes, we hope
these guidelines are reassessed, evaluated, refined, and ex-
panded. There is no singular perfect residential model, just
as there is no singular prototype of autism. We advocate
here a diversity of residential accommodations that collec-
tively respond to the spectrum of individuals with ASDs.
It takes a village to raise a child, and Laurie realized that it takes a worldwide village to raise a child with autism.
By bringing together caregivers of special needs children and professionals, her goal is to offer hope, connection and valuable takeaways that remind you that you don’t have to travel your parenting journey alone.
The Living the Sky Life Podcast is a must-listen for parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, neighbors and loved ones of children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum.
Hi, I’m Mel. Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Fifteen years ago, I hit rock bottom and nearly lost everything I cared about in life. My anxiety was so bad, I could barely drag myself out of bed.
Today, I’m one of the most respected experts on change and motivation in the world. Millions of people and the world’s leading brands come to me for advice and science-backed tools to become more confident, effective, and fulfilled.
Autism Myths and Facts
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Girls don’t usually get autism.
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Everyone’s experience with ASD is similar.
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Most people with ASD have severe intellectual disabilities.
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Vaccines cause autism
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Something in the environment is causing more kids to get autism
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You can only be diagnosed as a child.