When Your Adult Child Is Home All Day: Signs It’s Time for a Day Program
When your adult child is home all day, every day, it can bring up a mix of emotions. Love. Concern. Uncertainty. ...
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Teaching Money Management and Budgeting for Adults With Autism
Managing money is an important part of adult life. It supports independence, choice, and the ability to plan for ...
Why Routines Still Matter in Adulthood — And How to Let Them Grow With You
Routines are often thought of as something children rely on — tools for early development that fade away as ...
Why Recreational Activities Matter for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Activities for adults with developmental disabilities play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing, connection, ...
Self-direction for I/DD and autism support in Maryland: a complete guide
Learn how self-direction work in Maryland. Compare benefits vs challenges and get step-by-step guidance to get started with self-directing DDA services.
Smart Living vs. group homes: what’s the best fit for adults with autism?
Learn how Smart Living apartments compare to traditional group homes for adults with autism — including support, independence, cost, and more.
Finding the right roommate for Smart Living
Looking for someone to share a Smart Living apartment with? Explore how roommate matching works, costs, and the benefits of sharing while keeping your independence.
Building inclusive workplaces through temp-to-perm hiring
Hiring someone new is always a risk. Learn how temp-to-perm gives you clarity, support, and a stronger path to inclusive hiring.
The cost crisis in autism supports — and how to fix it
Traditional support models are failing to keep up with costs. Learn how smart tech, employment, and skill-building can offer a more sustainable path in autism supports.
Why the traditional direct supports model is no longer sustainable
Finding the right kind of help at home for adults with autism or I/DD isn’t always easy. For years, the go-to ...
Transforming independent living with remote support
Smart Living's remote support enables adults with autism or I/DD to live independently, with backup whenever it's needed.
HCBS Final Rule: separating housing from supports
The HCBS Final Rule separates housing from supports: it allows individuals with disabilities to receive the services they need and choose, no matter where they live.
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