For more than a decade I have been writing exclusively on issues related to the needs and future of autistic adults. The journey started when our son was diagnosed with autism at age three and accepting the fact that there were limited resources available at that time. The first major decision that changed our lives as parents was homeschooling our son after failed attempts to enroll him in a regular classroom. While he excelled in some subjects, socialization was a struggle along with managing anxiety issues. During the past decade, our world has changed on many levels, including a broader acceptance of autism spectrum disorders. However, there still is a tremendous need to educate those around us about autism as myths and stereotypes are very much a part of our culture. When we view the autism community, it is important to remember the individuals within the group are very different in terms of abilities, experiences, and personalities. Moreover, goals also vary as related to relationships and employment options that are aligned with neurodivergent perspectives.
George is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where he received a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. His career includes working in the fields of counseling, sales, and tutoring autistic children. He is also a published author having written on issues adults with autism are currently experiencing, as well as universal challenges all aging adults are confronted with. Previous published titles include Who Will Care For Them and Misdiagnosed And Misunderstood, in addition to numerous articles. George has appeared as a guest on several autism related podcasts to share his insights regarding autistic adults and technology. Further, he was invited as a guest speaker on Autism Today and appeared as a featured author in Special Needs Book Review.
