Autistic adults find independence in Connecticut

As Autism Acceptance Month begins, FOX 5 is spotlighting the challenges many autistic individuals face after aging out of the school system — a transition some call “falling off the cliff.” Sharon Crowley visits Chapel Haven Schleifer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, where adults with autism and other developmental disabilities are learning essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and using public transportation. The program aims to help residents live independently — and even maintain connections for life after graduation.