Families of Autistic Adults Network

07/27/2026

Did you know?

Many autistic individuals and others with qualifying permanent disabilities may be eligible for a FREE Lifetime America the Beautiful Access Pass.

The pass provides access to 2,000+ federal recreation sites, including many National Parks, National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, and other public lands across the United States.

Before applying:
🤍 Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
🤍 You'll need documentation of a qualifying permanent disability.
🤍 Apply through the official website or at participating federal recreation sites.

Learn more:
🔗 https://www.recreation.gov/interagency-pass/types/access

Sometimes the best adventures begin with simply knowing what's available.

— FAAN 🤍

07/21/2026

Leaving this here today. 🤍 FAAN

07/12/2026

🤍 ~Rhonda

07/08/2026

Sometimes they can do the thing.
They just still need you nearby while they do it.

The phone call gets made—but you sit in the room.
They go into the store—but text you from aisle three.
They handle the conversation—but come back afterward to sort through what happened.

It can leave us wondering if we're helping too much.

But independence and support are not always opposites.
Sometimes the question isn't, “How do I get them to stop needing me?”
Maybe it's:
“What support helps them do more for themselves?”

I wrote more about the space between doing it for them, with them, and simply being nearby.

🔗 Read the new blog:
https://www.faanetwork.org/blog/independence-and-support

07/06/2026

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the crisis.

It’s the constant calculating.

Is today a good day to bring this up?

Should I remind them again?

Will changing the plan make things worse?

Do I push a little… or let this one go?

There are so many decisions caregivers make quietly all day long that no one else ever sees.

If you know, you know. 💙

07/01/2026

💙 -Rhonda

06/29/2026

Sometimes a small change in how we ask a question can change the entire conversation.

When someone struggles to get started on a task, it isn't always about motivation.

Executive functioning challenges can make planning, initiating, and organizing feel overwhelming.

Instead of asking, "Did you do your homework?" try asking, "What's making it hard to get started?"

That simple shift invites problem-solving instead of creating pressure.

At FAAN, we're passionate about sharing practical strategies that families can use in everyday life.

💙 Learn more at FAANetwork.org

06/26/2026

Some weeks, success looks different than you expected.

Maybe everyone made it through the week.

Maybe a difficult conversation ended peacefully.

Maybe someone tried something new.

Maybe you simply kept showing up.

Those things count, too.

Wishing your family a peaceful weekend.

FAAN
Families of Autistic Adults Network
www.faanetwork.org

06/25/2026

Some parts of parenting aren't easy to talk about.

Many parents of autistic teens and adults carry worries, hopes, grief, and joy all at the same time.

This week's blog shares some of the thoughts that often stay unspoken—and reminds families that they don't have to carry them alone.

Read the full article at FAANetwork.org.

06/23/2026

There are some thoughts many parents carry quietly.

Worries about the future.

Questions about friendships.

Wondering whether we're helping too much or not enough.

Today's blog post explores some of the things parents don't always say out loud.

🔗 Read more:

Many parents of neurodivergent teens and adults carry worries they rarely talk about. Explore common concerns about friendships, independence, and the future—and discover that you're not alone.