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Best Side Hustles & Business Ideas for Autistic Adults: Earn on Your Own Terms
Best Side Hustles & Business Ideas for Autistic Adults: Earn on Your Own Terms
Work should fit your brain, not the other way around. Explore 25+ side hustles and small business ideas for autistic adults — flexible, affirming ways to earn while leaning into... Read more...
Challenges of Autism in Everyday Life
Challenges of Autism in Everyday Life
Learn the challenges of autism in everyday life, including social, communication, employment, financial and mental health challenges. Read more...
Best Resources for Adults with Autism
Best Resources for Adults with Autism to Thrive
Discover the top resources for adults with autism to live an independent and fulfilling life. From employment to mental health services, be supported here. Read more...
A joyful autistic adult arranges flowers in a sunlit studio filled with plants, art prints, and warm natural light. The scene radiates calm, independence, and fulfillment, symbolizing how self-employment can provide purpose and sensory comfort.
Autism and Self-Employment: Creating a Career That Works for You
Many autistic adults thrive in self-employment, where flexibility and focus replace overwhelm and burnout. Here’s how to build work that truly fits you. Read more...
Autism Workplace Accommodations: Your Rights, Examples, and How to Ask for Support
Autism Workplace Accommodations: Your Rights, Examples, and How to Ask for Support
Many autistic adults don’t realize they have a legal right to workplace accommodations. This guide explains what they are, how to ask for them, and why they matter — helping... Read more...
Finding Meaningful Employment as an Adult with Autism
Finding Meaningful Employment as an Adult with Autism
Discover the different employment options available for adults with autism, and learn strategies for finding and succeeding in a job that aligns with your strengths and interests. Read more...

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