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  • 1Bittersweet Farms, Whitehouse, OH.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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Bittersweet Farms offers a successful rural community model for autistic adults. Its unique location, facility design, and group living approach foster a thriving environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Community Development
  • Autism Studies

Background:

  • Autistic adults often face challenges in finding suitable living environments.
  • Rural community models can offer unique benefits for individuals with autism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the Bittersweet Farms community model for autistic adults.
  • To discuss the impact of location, facility, and program on community success.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the farm's land, facility, and layout.
  • Detailed presentation of the rural, group living program model.

Main Results:

  • Specific elements of location, physical plant, and layout are crucial to the program's success.
  • The program model effectively supports rural, group living for autistic adults.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bittersweet Farms demonstrates a successful community model for autistic adults.
    • The integration of environmental and programmatic factors contributes significantly to community well-being.