The Spectrum

volved. A major concern among parents of children and young adults with autism (as with any other challenging condition) is future independence. We understand this rather well as we ourselves are parents of individuals with autism - or have family members who are on the spectrum. We hope that the initiatives and activities that we carry out will help those with autism to gain valuable support, and build the self-confidence needed for future independence. As it currently stands, we have witnessed very promising potential among participants, who are already earning an income from their works that we collectively curate and market. We understand that our efforts are only one part of a larger and more holistic solution that is required to address the challenges ahead for the individuals in focus. We do have some larger plans for the future, and are always seeking out partnerships with other individuals, groups, communities, institutions, and businesses to help grow our collective community further to achieve this. For now, we do what we can, and we thank everyone who is with us on this journey.