Creating Space Where Possibility Thrives: Recreation, Belonging, and Purpose at WJCS Shelanu/Supper Club

• By: Nicholas R. Primavera, MS, MBA WJCS Shelanu / Supper Club / Wellness
• April 3rd, 2026
• autistic adults, belonging, community recreation, independence, mental health, peer support, social inclusion, Spring 2026 Issue, structured programs
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In my experience, after high school, services taper off, structured opportunities for recreation and social engagement often diminish dramatically and isolation begins with many adults on the spectrum. Research consistently shows that autistic adults are significantly more likely to experience...