Kentucky nonprofit expands safe social space for neu­ro­di­vergent teens

Spectrum News

Kentucky nonprofit Erin’s Hope for Friends Kentucky, in partnership with the Bluegrass Center for Autism, has launched e’s Club Louisville, offering a safe and inclusive social space for neurodivergent teens and young adults. The initiative aims to combat social isolation and foster peer connections, with research highlighting that autistic adults are 25 times more likely to attempt suicide than non-autistic adults. Members have reported that the club has provided life-saving support through meaningful friendships and a welcoming environment.

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