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5 Tips for Finding the Right Autism Residential Programs

ByMike Carr May 8, 2025May 6, 2025

Key Points After 35 years raising my son with profound autism, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding good residential options. As parents of severely autistic adults, we all face that gut-wrenching question: “Where will my child live when I’m no longer able to care for them?” Let me share what my wife and …

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Profound Autism: Understanding the Surge and Finding Solutions

ByMike Carr May 1, 2025May 7, 2025

Explore rising autism rates, the challenges of profound autism, and why families urgently need better lifelong care and support systems. Key Points: Autism rates are soaring Diagnoses rose from 1 in 36 (2020) to 1 in 31 (2022); in 1990, it was 1 in 10,000. Profound autism needs more attention Up to 30% face severe …

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Pica and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Dangerous Eating Behaviors

ByMike Carr April 25, 2025May 7, 2025

What is Pica Behavior? If you’re raising someone with autism who puts non-food items in their mouth, you’re dealing with pica behavior—and you’re not alone. After 35 years raising his severely autistic son, Mike Carr knows firsthand how scary and exhausting this can be. When Everyday Items Become Dangerous Mike’s son has eaten rocks, leaves, …