Across the nation, parents are struggling with the lack of housing options for their adult children with autism.
The CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite being the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, adults with autism remain underserved in community construction plans. Over the next decade, an estimated 707,000 – 1,116,000 teens will enter adulthood with few residential options.
This lack of appropriate residential options for autistic adults is at crisis levels. Today, the vast majority reside with their parents. However, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) needs vary per individual and not all families are equipped to house an autistic adult, particularly as parents age or pass away.
nxplace Properties® recognizes that those with ASD will live a more fulfilled life when specific design considerations are factored into their needs.
For example, autism’s sensory issues can involve both over-responsiveness and under-responsiveness to a wide range of stimuli. These can involve:
- Sights
- Sounds
- Smells
- Taste
- Touch
- Balance
- Body Awareness
nxplace gives me peace of mind when planning for my child’s future. I’m so thankful for the resource.
nxplace gives me the peace of mind that my son will have a place where he is loved, accepted and safe.
Personalized Service
We understand that many people on the spectrum are hyper-sensitive to bright lights or certain light wavelengths such as fluorescent lights. We also understand the importance of furniture arrangements that reduce chances of bumping into sharp or hard surfaces. Yet each person with autism is unique and this includes their personal sensitivities. Only nxplace Properties is nimble enough to respond to such personalized needs.
nxplace Properties' leading edge Autism Spaces embody numerous important attributes that are hard to find elsewhere
By providing attractive, safe living and learning environments for more severely impacted adults, we find solutions for problems that have not been sufficiently addressed. Our living and day program residential spaces will deliver the perfect balance of independence (for the autistic adult) and collaboration (with their service providers).
nxplace Properties’ autism spaces represent more than just a place to live—they also foster continuous growth through programs that help residents become more inclusive with the community, as well as happier, safer and more fulfilled. Additionally, service providers have a more conducive working environment — fully equipped with everything they need to care for residents — and families have greater peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in the best possible environment.
Individualized floor plans allow for the varied needs of autistic care, designed to provide homelike environments in a comprehensive care facility.
Ample space for programs and services designed to ease transitions, extinguish behaviors and elevate learning.
Breakout classrooms and flexible learning spaces for specialized instruction in job, life, and social skills training.
Creative engagement offerings such art, dance and music therapy provided by caring and experienced professionals.
Our Adult day center's are designed to provide productive, fun, self-directed and assisted activities and inclusionary facilities for the interaction and adaption to the surrounding community. Adult day services can be constructed separately from the residential campus or integrated into the facility.