Have you ever wondered how minds can work differently check out our introductory videos entitled “Spotlight on Autistic Minds” where we explore common differences that may or may not be present in an autistic person. The video series is one that cover what many parents, teachers and grandparents have wished for to better understand their autistic loved ones. These are qualities that many autistics wish others understood about them.

“Spotlight on Autistic Minds” is a video sequence for learning about ourselves and others through the experiences of autistic authors and our own experiences to create a new understanding. of different kinds of minds.

We plan to build a community around relationships.  Imagine a “Neighborly Neighborhood” where everyone knows one another and offers help that they happily give. Many of our best friendships come from accomplishing things together.  Having meaningful relationships is the single best predictor of a healthy life. Helping can be as easy as sharing rides to the grocery story, leading a craft group, meeting in a book club, or creating a group to put together a new opportunity.

Our autistic community members want to engage, but can be hampered by aspects of autism.  Each person with autism is different, making generalizations impossible of ways to smoothly enable engagement. It is essential  to know each individual in the community and help everyone else to appreciate them for who they are.  Information about autism both in general and more specific to each community member to nurture friendships will be a focus of the community center.

Anyone will be able to live in this community,  It will be a rental community with a component of affordable housing.  Community member will know about the focus of the community before moving in as well as the expectation to volunteer about six hours a week engaging in the community.

“One person can make a difference and everyone should try.”

John F. Kennedy