neurodiversity

Like so many other parents who have disabled adult children, I started to visit various agencies and came across Rimland. Although letting my daughter live somewhere else was maybe the hardest choice in my life, I knew it was the best decision for her. Within the first day she was with Rimland, she adjusted so well. Every time I visit her at her group home, she is smiling and happy. I can never thank Rimland enough for the kind loving care they provide.

— James Medin, Parent
Adult, Autistic, and Forgotten
Dustin Hoffman portrayed an adult with autism in the 1988 film Rain Man.

Dustin Hoffman portrayed an adult with autism in the 1988 film Rain Man.

More than $330 million is spent each year on autism research—but only 1 percent of that is focused on adults. Read The Daily Beast contributor Elizabeth Picciuto’s thoughts on funding for autism research, neurodiversity, and adults with autism.
Talking Neurodiversity
Author Steve Silberman

Author Steve Silberman

What is neurodiversity? Steve Silberman, author of last year’s ground-breaking and award-winning exploration of the history and science of autism called Neurotribes, explains neurodiversity and gives an enlightening overview of the “forgotten” history of autism in this fascinating TED2015 talk.

The Forgotten History of Autism