Just as each autistic person is unique, each relationship that they form will also be one of a kind. Autistic people bring their own unique perspectives and qualities to their friendships, which might be a little different than those of typically developing people. If you become friends with an autistic person, your friendship can be made even stronger if you understand some of the differences in how autistic people communicate and relate to people socially.
Now that it is summertime, we hope that autistic people and their families have some opportunities for fun! Below, we list out summer camps for autistic people and/or people with disabilities in Georgia.
The needs of children with autism change as the grow into adults with autism. As children become teens and teens become young adults, they may need help finding jobs and places to live. Below, we list places that can help with job skills training, employment assistance, and residential services by county. For autistic people who are not able to live independently, we also list Day Programs, Respite Services, and Opportunities to Socialize.