Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism: Understanding the Overlap with Anxiety, Depression, and More

• By: Jordan Baker Relias
• September 15th, 2025
• adhd, anxiety disorders, co-occurring conditions, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, Fall 2025 Issue, medication management, sleep disorders
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For many individuals on the autism spectrum, navigating life often involves managing more than just the core characteristics of autism. Co-occurring conditions — also known as comorbidities — are extremely common. These overlapping conditions can complicate diagnosis and care, especially for...

Foundational Strategies to Develop Independence

• By: Becky Lipnick Vista Life Innovations
• April 1st, 2022
• independence, medication management, routine, self-advocacy, Spring 2022 Issue, young adults
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For individuals with a disability like autism, developing skills that foster independence is a critical part of one’s education. Yet, young adults looking to transition into adult life and their families may not know how to advance the process. Vista Life Innovations, a nonprofit along the...