Summary
Independence guide for autistic young adults (18+) seeking first apartment. Covers budget planning, sensory-safe apartment searching, lease reviews, move-in checklists, roommate agreements, maintenance requests, and 12-month stability tracking.
Key Points
Parents and autistic young adults often struggle with housing because sensory overload from noise/neighbors, confusing leases, or maintenance overwhelm independence, leading to evictions or unsafe returns home. This guide provides detailed steps for finding sensory-safe rentals nationwide: budget checklists, lease reviews, move-in setups, roommate scripts, repair requests, and trackers for stable living. GOAL: Secure and maintain your first independent lease for 12 months with zero late payments or major issues.