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A brief overview

Learn about the need for agricultural communities for adults with autism due to limited options. Discover the benefits of farms, like freedom, independence, meaningful work, and socialization. Find how to support this proven model at www.ac-aa.org.

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A brief overview

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  1. A brief overview

  2. Autism – a lifelong disorder • 2008 CDC reports rate of autism is 1 in 88 children; 1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls • Focus on early intervention and services for children; adult services severely lacking • Only 19% are working; half still living at home • Half a million coming of age in the next decade – 600% more than we have now

  3. Limited options • Living at home indefinitely • Group homes • Institutionalization • Living with a sibling • Independent living w/full-time providers • Socialization and recreation • Meaningful work

  4. Why a farm? • More freedom • More independence • Meaningful work • Socialization and recreation • Connection to animals, outdoors • Continue improving skills • Proven model

  5. Farm Model Bittersweet Farms

  6. Why create another one? • There are only a handful of farms in Ohio • Each one houses approx. 12 adults • Half a million coming of age in the next decade • Lifespan model, very little turnover • Long waiting lists • “We think the only way they will be able to access an agricultural model is to come together with others to create a model in their own area. “ www.ac-aa.org (Agricultural Communities for Adults with Autism)

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