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...

The Autism Society of America Awards Felicity House the 2025 Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award

• By: Staff Writer Autism Spectrum News
• January 15th, 2026
• adults, autistic adults, autonomy, award, community space, empowerment, leadership, news, peer support, self-determination, sensory-friendly environments, Spring 2026 Issue, women, women with autism
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January 7, 2026, Rockville, MD — The Autism Society of America is pleased to announce Felicity House was named as the 2025 recipient of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award. This distinguished honor recognizes organizations and leaders who champion the autonomy of...

The Value of Facilitating Social Groups for Autistic Adults in a Community Mental Health Setting

• By: Kenneth Mann, PsyD Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• October 4th, 2024
• 2024 Issue, autistic adults, community mental health, emotional regulation, group therapy, interpersonal relationships, self-efficacy, social connections, social skills development
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Providing comprehensive and meaningful therapeutic services for autistic adult clients in a community mental health center requires offering a range of therapeutic groups within which a client can work to reach their potential in a way that might not be possible via individual therapy sessions...

Inclusive Housing: How Sensory-Friendly Features Can Help Address a Growing Need

• By: Ann Carrick, MA Madison House Autism Foundation
• January 10th, 2024
• autistic adults, community initiatives, design accommodations, housing, housing challenges, inclusion, inclusive housing, individualized accessibility, neurodiversity, sensory issues, sensory-friendly housing, Winter 2024 Issue
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Home should be a place where you can relax, feel safe, unwind from the day, and feel like it is your space. However, not everyone has that option. To illustrate, in our work of supporting inclusive housing for autistic adults for over 16 years at Madison House Autism Foundation, we have found that...

Aging with Autism: Innovations for Independent Living to Address the Housing Crisis

• By: Stacey Ledbetter Nflyte
• October 2nd, 2023
• aging caregivers, assistive technology, autistic adults, Fall 2023 Issue, housing crisis, independent living, innovation, lifelong support, mobile apps, parental advocacy, services cliff, smart home, supportive communities, technology, transition to adulthood
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At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, a friend came down with a particularly bad case of the virus which required emergency transport to the hospital. Laying on the gurney in the back of the ambulance she panicked as they placed the oxygen mask over her face. The EMS workers were frustrated with...

Why I Made the Difficult Decision to Not Have Children

• By: Angela Chapes Autistic Self-Advocate
• April 1st, 2022
• actually autistic, autistic adults, cats, children, genetics, parenting, self-advocacy, Spring 2022 Issue
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In the last year, I have accomplished a lot. More than I used to think I could do in my life. I made a life decision never to have kids. I underwent a procedure to keep from getting pregnant. I have become a confident woman. I know what I want in my life. My decision is based on childhood...