If you are raising an autistic child who needs home nursing, or you are an autistic adult who wants to stay in your own apartment with supports — not a nursing home or a locked ward — the news from the Justice Department this summer was scary. A federal memo said the department no longer reads disability law the way it used to on community living. Here is the part that matters at the kitchen table: the Supreme Court decision that protects community living was not repealed. A

For many autistic adults, the housing crisis is not only about availability: it’s about fit. Traditional institutional models often overlook sensory needs, autonomy, and the desire for meaningful community connection.

Every autistic person's experiences in the world are different; some are sensitive to noise, others react more to light or touch. Pay attention to what causes discomfort for you in your home.