I'm an autistic adult! Staying on top of your kids' IEPs is the biggest thing you can do right now. My family was extremely supportive of me when I needed services through my IEP. When I went to university, I had a 504 plan through the disability services department to help me with accommodations, talking with professors, and navigating university life. Not sure if you plan/expect your kids to be going to college/university, but some are better than others at supporting specifically autistic/neurodiverse students (RIT and Beacon College are two I know of off the top of my head.)
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Reply to Supporting Autistic Children Beyond School: Seeking Parental Wisdom in Boston by ammmarks
I'm an autistic adult! Staying on top of your kids' IEPs is the biggest thing you can do right now. My family was extremely supportive of me when I needed services through my IEP. When I went to university, I had a 504 plan through the disability services department to help me with accommodations, talking with professors, and navigating university life. Not sure if you plan/expect your kids to be going to college/university, but some are better than others at supporting specifically autistic/neurodiverse students (RIT and Beacon College are two I know of off the top of my head.)