This episode examines housing options for adults with autism and IDD, noting that 86% still live at home or in group settings, raising concerns about long-term care. Drawing on his family’s experience with a profoundly autistic 35-year-old son, the host reviews five East Coast facilities—Thrive Red Bank (NJ), Melmark Community (MA), Oak Tree Farms (SC), Haven Jakes Place (FL), and Patuxent Commons (MD). Features include sensory-friendly design, private bathrooms, vocational training, intergenerational living, and “aging in place” models, though costs and staffing vary. Families are encouraged to look for purpose-built, community-integrated facilities, consider university partnerships, and explore intergenerational or campus-style models that adapt to changing needs.

- Thrive Red Bank (NJ): https://www.autismhousingnetwork.org/community/thrive-red-bank/
- Melmark Community (MA): https://www.melmark.org/planned-tewksbury-adult-community/
- Oak Tree Farms (SC): https://www.autismhousingnetwork.org/community/oak-tree-farm/
- Haven Jakes Place (FL): https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/03/26/increased-need-for-housing-for-those-with-disabilities-in-manatee---sarasota-
- Patuxent Commons (MD): https://autismsocietymd.org/resources/housing-initiative/