For young adults, getting a first apartment or other new digs is a major step toward independence.
For young adults who are on the autism spectrum, the move away from their family home isn t so easy. Some, in fact, can t thrive without support. They may need help with everyday activities including cooking and personal hygiene, as well as with finding friends and social opportunities due to their inability to communicate easily.
Jim and Nancy Richardson, of Doylestown Township, support their autistic son, Michael, 27, but they re concerned about his future when they won t be able to care for him, as well as the millions of other autistic adults across the state and country who will also need care in the years to come.