Adult Autism Services in Connecticut: Why the CT ASD Waiver Is Falling Short—and What Adults with ASD Truly Need

Are adult autism services in Connecticut truly meeting the needs of individuals with ASD? This article examines the limitations of the CT ASD Waiver program, including gaps in employment support, social integration, and long-term housing stability. The Supported Living Group (SLG), one of the largest providers of adult ASD services in Connecticut, outlines what comprehensive, clinically integrated autism supports should look like—and why system evolution is urgently needed.

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Why Autism Isn’t Something to Fix — It’s Something to Support

Discover how The Supported Living Group provides individualized ASD Waiver and community-based supports in Connecticut. Learn why autism is best addressed through person-centered care, non-medical supports, and skill-building programs rather than unproven “fixes,” empowering individuals to thrive in daily life.

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When Support Risks Stereotype: Rethinking Autism Narratives

Many autism charities and provider agencies still portray autistic people as helpless or a burden—but this narrative is changing. Learn how The Supported Living Group’s ASD programs in Connecticut promote person-centered, strength-based support that values autonomy, inclusion, and empowerment for every individual.

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