Dec 1, 2025

be;yond the spectrum: A Night to Connect

be;yond the spectrum: A Night to Connect

be;yond the spectrum: A Night to Connect

How a thoughtfully designed social night opened the door to connection, confidence, and community for young adults on the autism spectrum.

How a thoughtfully designed social night opened the door to connection, confidence, and community for young adults on the autism spectrum.

A Room Designed for Real Connection

Inside the first be;yond the spectrum event and the conversations that made it come alive.

A Room Designed for Real Connection

Inside the first be;yond the spectrum event and the conversations that made it come alive.

A Room Designed for Real Connection

Inside the first be;yond the spectrum event and the conversations that made it come alive.

What Young Adults Told Us

Honest reflections about nerves, excitement, and the joy of meeting new people.

What Young Adults Told Us

Honest reflections about nerves, excitement, and the joy of meeting new people.

What Young Adults Told Us

Honest reflections about nerves, excitement, and the joy of meeting new people.

What the Facilitators Saw

Insights from the people who helped shape the tone, structure, and success of the evening.

What the Facilitators Saw

Insights from the people who helped shape the tone, structure, and success of the evening.

What the Facilitators Saw

Insights from the people who helped shape the tone, structure, and success of the evening.

Why Thoughtful Design Matters

How structure, predictability, and sensory awareness make connection more accessible.

Why Thoughtful Design Matters

How structure, predictability, and sensory awareness make connection more accessible.

Why Thoughtful Design Matters

How structure, predictability, and sensory awareness make connection more accessible.

Understanding the Diagnosis Gaps

A closer look at why girls and AFAB individuals are often missed or misdiagnosed.

Understanding the Diagnosis Gaps

A closer look at why girls and AFAB individuals are often missed or misdiagnosed.

Understanding the Diagnosis Gaps

A closer look at why girls and AFAB individuals are often missed or misdiagnosed.

Community Autism Resources (CAR)

A partner deeply rooted in empowerment, dignity, and lifelong community support.

Community Autism Resources (CAR)

A partner deeply rooted in empowerment, dignity, and lifelong community support.

Community Autism Resources (CAR)

A partner deeply rooted in empowerment, dignity, and lifelong community support.

BSUs EXCEL Program

Higher education and community belonging through inclusive design.

BSUs EXCEL Program

Higher education and community belonging through inclusive design.

BSUs EXCEL Program

Higher education and community belonging through inclusive design.

What Stays With You

The reflections that carried the most meaning.

What Stays With You

The reflections that carried the most meaning.

What Stays With You

The reflections that carried the most meaning.

Where the Story Goes Next

A look toward future events and the community growing around them.

Where the Story Goes Next

A look toward future events and the community growing around them.

Where the Story Goes Next

A look toward future events and the community growing around them.