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Living Right: Helping Autistic Adults

The CDC projects more than half a million autistic American children will grow into adulthood in the next 15 years.

And when you realize there aren’t many housing, training or support options for them, that’s a staggering number.

In tonight’s Living Right, we’ll tell you about how one woman’s dream is becoming a prototype reality for millions.  

Living in First Place Transition Academy isn’t cheap: tuition is $42,000 a year.

But Denise says the investment is money well spent, since adults who otherwise would depend on a lifetime of services can now live independently.