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What Independent Living Really Looks Like for Adults With Autism

What Independent Living Really Looks Like for Adults With Autism

Independent living doesn’t mean doing everything alone. For many autistic adults, independence looks like ...
Life Skills Adults With I/DD Can Learn Best in Real-World Settings

Life Skills Adults With I/DD Can Learn Best in Real-World Settings

Life skills are often talked about — but for adults with I/DD, how those skills are learned matters just as much ...
When Your Adult Child Is Home All Day: Signs It’s Time for a Day Program

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. ...
Teaching Money Management and Budgeting for Adults With Autism

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

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

Why Recreational Activities Matter for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Activities for adults with developmental disabilities play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing, connection, ...
Smart Living vs. group homes: what’s the best fit for adults with autism?

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

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.

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

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.
How innovative tech supports independence in Smart Living homes

How innovative tech supports independence in Smart Living homes

Here's how new and innovative technologies work in real life to support daily routines, keep participants safe, and help them stay connected.
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