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Parents, Advocates Gather in Southampton To Plan for Autistic Adults’ Futures

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From left, Eric Damon, Alex Romano, Anthony Giangiobbe, Michael Kessaris, Jenna Caraballo, Elias Lazanas and Alastair Gillingham. They live independently, thanks to the Luv Michael Foundation and its residential program for autistic adults.

From left, Eric Damon, Alex Romano, Anthony Giangiobbe, Michael Kessaris, Jenna Caraballo, Elias Lazanas and Alastair Gillingham. They live independently, thanks to the Luv Michael Foundation and its residential program for autistic adults.

From left, Dr. Lisa Liberatore, Michael Kessaris, and Dr. Dimitri Kessaris.

From left, Dr. Lisa Liberatore, Michael Kessaris, and Dr. Dimitri Kessaris.

authorCailin Riley on Aug 18, 2025
Parents of children with disabilities have a unique perspective when it comes to thinking about their future. There’s a lot to consider, and many factors that simply do not cross... more

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