This is absolutely something my wife and I think about constantly. I believe if something like you're describing existed in our area, it could be a huge benefit for our son and countless others. Since it doesn't exist (so far, anyway,) our plans for the future currently involve searching for a house with a detached mother-in-law apartment that would allow our son to live "on his own" and handle as much independence as he can, while still being close enough for us to help him whenever it's needed. As for work, he has a number of highly marketable skills that we're trying very hard to help him turn into some sort of self-employment. We would be willing and able to run the business and handle customer interactions for him, leaving him to do the actual work and earn an income through his efforts.

Yes yes and yes....It's always on my mind until i found the school my twins attend now (we live in AZ) This school will help with all that including job searches and placement.... Housing.... College..... Ect. DDD also helps with concerns like this 🤗❤️🤗

stephanieh, that's exactly what I have in mind! places within the sustained community where people can work, but also partnering with local businesses so those who chose to can work in a integrated environment. I don't want them to be isolated from NT people, because I know they have so much value to add no matter who they are with... where are you located?