Exiting the Nest

An Autism Journey to Independence

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We are here to share our family’s year-long journey toward independence. Join us for the ups and downs of Dylan and Jolee, our Autistic young-adult children, as they navigate the new world of living on their own. We hope you will find value, humor and perhaps even inspiration in our family journey that we like to call “Exiting the Nest”.

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Latest Blog

  • Fourth of July

    by Brian

    Happy 4th of July! Jolee’s characters are having fun watching an amazing firework show. From left to right, we have Paintbrush, Lightbulb, Taur, Scramblez, Prince, and Harmony.

    We are going to be taking some time off from the blog this summer and heading into our move to Wisconsin. Please feel free to provide any feedback or drop us a line if you get a minute. Many thanks!


Previous blogs you may enjoy…

  • Fourth of JulyJuly 4, 2023
  • Up NorthJune 20, 2023
  • On Schedule – A Mini-Short Blog PostJune 6, 2023
  • Memorial DayMay 29, 2023
  • The People We MeetMay 23, 2023
  • TelephoneMay 16, 2023
  • Angry BirdsMay 9, 2023
  • DogMay 2, 2023
  • BirthdaysApril 25, 2023
  • Stepping UpApril 18, 2023
  • Creativity Confidence – A Jolee MiniApril 11, 2023
  • Man vs. BeeApril 4, 2023
  • ReflectionsMarch 28, 2023
  • Window Dressing – A Dylan ShortMarch 21, 2023
  • A Healthy Caffeine AddictionMarch 14, 2023
  • Door Knocks – Jolee Minis (2 for 1)March 7, 2023
  • Friday Night Fun – a Dylan ShortFebruary 28, 2023
  • Routines and TraditionsFebruary 21, 2023
  • Pumping IronFebruary 14, 2023
  • Circle of LifeFebruary 7, 2023
  • Inhale Confidence, Exhale DoubtJanuary 31, 2023
  • You Don’t Have Mail – More Life LessonsJanuary 26, 2023
  • Learning Through ExperienceJanuary 17, 2023
  • Safety FirstJanuary 2, 2023
  • The 12 Days of ChristmasDecember 25, 2022
  • Independence Day… Let the adventure beginNovember 26, 2022
  • Happiness doesn’t have just one addressNovember 8, 2022
  • NostradamusNovember 6, 2022
  • We can’t do this alone – getting helpOctober 18, 2022
  • There is a fork in the road, and we put it there…October 3, 2022
  • The NestSeptember 15, 2022
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