Autism Living

Autism Living Our mission is to create communities in Columbus where young adults, challenged by autism, join inter What was found—or rather NOT found—was terrifying.

Several years ago, a few autism parents began meeting regularly to jointly explore what life after high school would look like for our autistic children. For the autistic children unable to attend college, the supportive educational environment and social relationships parents worked so hard to establish would end at age 22. An adult system for autistic individuals that includes work, volunteer opportunities, recreation, social activities and housing simply doesn’t exist. It doesn’t exist because there has never been an autistic adult population of this magnitude. And after 5+ years of studying working community models, AL has found the solution for those Autistic Adults who are ready to make the transition to independent living: intentional neighboring. Intentional neighboring brings together neighbors of all ages on a daily basis to provide assistance and share the ups and downs of everyday life.

The weekend's here and you know where you need to be: down at the Drive-in with your friends from All In. Enjoy the ani...
10/02/2020

The weekend's here and you know where you need to be: down at the Drive-in with your friends from All In. Enjoy the animated musical comedy hit SING, take part in a livestream, interactive sing-along with a legendary American singer/songwriter, and raise your voice with others in support of inclusion and housing options that leave no one behind.

We're still holding you space.. but you need to register now at Eventbrite!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-inclusive-living-drive-in-tickets-121406224285

Autism Living is working toward solutions that serve the whole community including my (son/daughter/friend, etc). And w...
06/11/2020

Autism Living is working toward solutions that serve the whole community including my (son/daughter/friend, etc). And we need every community asset to do the job. Make your contribution go even farther by supporting Autism Living through The Big Give - Click Link Below to Help

Create communities in Columbus where adults with autism and other disabilities, older adults, families, and diverse neighbors form cohesive, inter-generational neighborhoods for mutual benefit and support.

Autism Living has big plans for building greater futures for adults with autism and other disabilities. And we've been ...
06/11/2020

Autism Living has big plans for building greater futures for adults with autism and other disabilities. And we've been very busy. After more than a year of aggressive study, community conversations and conceptual design, next month we'll announce an exciting new chapter for Autism Living and for Columbus. Won't you join us? Consider giving to Autism Living through The Big Give.

https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/AutismLiving/15274

Check it out - three minutes that make it clear what Autism Living is all about. We're using every community asset avai...
06/10/2020

Check it out - three minutes that make it clear what Autism Living is all about. We're using every community asset available to help create better futures for adults with autism and other disabilities. And we need your support. Please give big to Autism Living through The Big Give. Donate by clicking the link in the video comment below

Autism Living has big plans for building greater futures for adults with autism and other disabilities. And we've been ...
06/10/2020

Autism Living has big plans for building greater futures for adults with autism and other disabilities. And we've been busy. After more than a year of aggressive study, community conversations and conceptual design, next month we'll announce an exciting new chapter for Autism Living and for Columbus. Won't you join us? Give big to Autism Living through The Big Give.

Stumbled upon this today - thoughts?
07/23/2019

Stumbled upon this today - thoughts?

Heidi's talk was preceded by this short video featuring adults with High-Functioning Autism discussing their experiences. Watch it here: https://www.youtube....

07/17/2019

Curious as to what blogs, podcasts you all follow regarding housing initiatives, transition, intentional neighboring? Really would like to hear from individuals following our page - and those looking for long term housing solutions.

As Autism Living moves forward we keep this design principle in mind.
07/14/2019

As Autism Living moves forward we keep this design principle in mind.

In 1894, W.K. Kellogg made a discovery that would forever change what we eat in the morning. Seeking a more digestible breakfast alternative to baked bread for his brother’s hospital patients, the bespectacled former broom salesman accidentally left a pot of boiled wheat out overnight. The wheat b...

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Several years ago, a few parents began meeting regularly to jointly explore what life after high school would look like for our autistic children. What was found—or rather NOT found—was terrifying. For the autistic children unable to attend college, the supportive educational environment and social relationships parents worked so hard to establish would end at age 22. An adult system for autistic individuals that includes work, volunteer opportunities, recreation, social activities and housing simply doesn’t exist. It doesn’t exist because there has never been an autistic adult population of this magnitude. And after 5+ years of studying working community models, AL has found the solution for those Autistic Adults who are ready to make the transition to independent living: intentional neighboring. Intentional neighboring brings together neighbors of all ages on a daily basis to provide assistance and share the ups and downs of everyday life.