Developing spaces specifically for patients with autism and related conditions offers unique design opportunities to help them navigate the built environment. How structures are built has a massive influence on the quality of life for people with autism. According to a 2021 scoping review by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, several […]
A handful of organizations, like the Adult Autism Center in Murray, Utah, are leading the charge to help adults with autism receive services after age 21. When students with autism or developmental disabilities turn 22 years of age, they are no longer eligible for special education services provided by their state. Young people often receive […]
Certified peer support specialists are quickly becoming an essential part of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in the United States. Having gone through the recovery process successfully, peer support workers are driven to help others facing similar hardships in their lives. Addiction rehabilitation centers are now relying more on that connection and experience to create […]