Vast World of Information
Our strong partnerships and affiliations with others in the autism and related disorders community provide us access to a wealth of helpful, valuable resources for families.
A Place in the World
Fueling Housing and Community Options for Adults with Autism and Other Neurodiversities
Developmental Disability Services and Outcomes in Adulthood
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Transition Into Young Adulthood
National Autism Indicators Report
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Transition Into Young Adulthood
Opening Doors
A Discussion Of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders
- Solving the Housing Crisis for Neurodiverse Adults
- First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder
- How autism-friendly architecture can change autistic children’s lives
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Launches Endowment Fund at ASU
- Autistic people at greater risk of becoming homeless – new research
- We Need More Housing Choices
- States Look To Help Aging Parents Of Those With Disabilities
- Company Finds Hiring Autistic Employees has Vast Benefits
- Researchers Have Launched the World’s Largest Study on Autism and Genes. You Can Participate, Too.
- Beautiful Minds, Wasted
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life
- For Parents of Autistic Kids, 22nd Birthday Often Arrives with Dread
- The Rise of Autism – Spectrum Shift
- The Cost of Compassion
- Making the Holidays More Inclusive
- Are Autistic Individuals the Best Workers Around?
- Your Child With Autism: Life as an Adult & Planning Ahead
- What Can be Done to Help Parents of Autistic Adults?
- For CT Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Housing Help Unlikely Until Parents Die
- New Study Examines Social Isolation of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- WUSTL Study on Young Adults with Autism in the Workplace Continues to Get Recognition
- WUSTL Study Chosen as One of Top Ten Autism Research Advances of 2012
- Youth with Autism Gravitate Toward STEM Majors in College — if They Get There
- Assuring the Care of a Family Member with Special Needs
- Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Risk for Bullying
- SARRC and Aging with Autism
- Youth with Autism Face Barriers to Employment and Education After High School
- SARRC: Study Addresses Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders
- A Place in the World: Fueling Housing and Community Options for Adults with Autism and Other Neurodiversities
- Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) Congressional Briefing
- Affordable Housing Mission Driven Report
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: The Intersection of Autism, Health, Poverty and Racial Inequality (April 2022)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Mental Health (August 2021)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Family Perspectives on Services and Supports (May 2021)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Health and Health Care (December 2020)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Developmental Disability Services and Outcomes In Adulthood (May 2017)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Vocational Rehabilitation (May 2016)
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: National Autism Indicators Report: Transition Into Young Adulthood (April 2015)
- A National Review of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities – Assisted Living Research Institute
- Autism Planning and Design Guidelines 1.0 – Ohio State University
- Autism: The Continuous Push for Awareness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Committee Recommendations to the Arizona Governor Policy Advisor for Health and Human Services
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life (Chapter 17 by Denise D. Resnik)
- Camphill AmeriCorps: Providing Quality of Life through Intentional Community Living Outcomes Evaluation
- Characteristics of HUD-Assisted People with Disabilities
- Disability Language Style Guide
- Creating a Home Atmosphere of Solitude to Help Cope with Adult Autism
- Dealing with Autism – Beautiful Minds, Wasted
- Enabling Spaces: Neurodiverse Living Spaces and Work Places
- How People with Autism Grieve, and How to Help
- Invited Review: Challenges of Residential and Community Care: ‘The times they are a-changin’
- Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood
- Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders
- Report to the Housing Task Force
- Supporting Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Grief and Loss
LNCS is a group of parents and family members of adults with autism and other special abilities, committed to connecting and coaching families with action-oriented outcomes — paving the road to independent living for adults and peace of mind for their families.
Meeting Recordings
- Webinar #1 – Intro & Peace of Mind Portfolio
- Webinar #2 – Financial Planning
- Webinar #3 – Legal
- Webinar #4 – Health & Wellness
- Webinar #5 – First Responders
Legal
Bridget O’Brien Swartz
Attorney, Dyer Bregman & Ferris, PLLC
boswartz@dbfazlaw.com
Emily Kile
Attorney, Kile & Kupiszewski LLC
emily@kilekuplaw.com
Special Needs Alliance
7739 East Broadway Blvd., #362
Tucson, AZ 85710
1-877-572-8472
Academy of Special Needs Planners
150 Chestnut Street 4th Floor, Box #15
Providence, RI 02903
1-866-296-5509
Support@SpecialNeedsPlanners.com
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 310
Vienna, VA 22182
703-942-5711
naela@naela.org
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
901 15th Street, NW, Suite 525
Washington, DC 20005
202-684-8460
Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
305 S. 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-258-3434
infocpo@clsaz.org
Probate Lawyers Assistance Project
303 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-732-2834
AZAG.GOV
(to obtain Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney and Mental Health Power of Attorney)
Maricopa County Superior Court Self Service Center
Financial Planning
Bart Stevens
Executive Director, Bart Stevens Special Needs Planing
bart@bssnp.com
480-991-0909
888-447-2525
BSSNP.com
Karen L. Starbowski, CLU ChSNC
SpecialCare Planner, MassMutual Arizona
kstarbowski@financialguide.com
480-538-2950
Nathan Buckles
Special Needs Planner, SilverTree
Nathan.Buckles@silvertreesnp.com
480.264.0211
Autism Resource
Raising Special Kids
5025 East Washington St., #204
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-242-4366
info@raisingspecialkids.org
ARC of Arizona
P.O. Box 83434
Phoenix, AZ 85071
602-234-2721
arc@arcarizona.org
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-340-8717
Mental Health Resources
Marc Community Resources
924 North Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-969-3800
Andy Arnowitz
480-994-4407
NAMI, Valley of the Sun
5025 East Washington Street, Suite 112
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-244-8166
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
4350 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Bldg. D
Phoenix, AZ 85040
1-800-564-5465