Episode 23 — Unmet Needs, Aging Caregivers & the Autism Housing Crisis
Welcome to the Autism Spa Podcast, brought to you by the Autism Innovation Lab — where stories, science, and solutions meet.
In this episode, host Shahriar Afshar, Founder of Autism Spa and the Autism Innovation Lab, speaks with Dr. Giacomo Vivanti, Professor at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, about unmet needs across the lifespan, the realities facing aging caregivers, and why autism housing must become a central focus of policy and innovation.
About Dr. Giacomo Vivanti:
Dr. Giacomo Vivanti is a Professor at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. His work focuses on improving quality-of-life outcomes for autistic individuals across the lifespan, including those who do not optimally respond to early evidence-based interventions. He studies how services and supports can better align with real-world needs over time—especially as autistic individuals reach adulthood and families face long-term planning pressures around independence, community inclusion, and sustainable housing.
📞 Contact Dr. Giacomo Vivanti:
🌐 https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute/about/our-team/all-staff/Giacomo-Vivanti
📧 Giacomo.vivanti@drexel.edu
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomo-vivanti-8145b941
📞 Contact A.J. Drexel Autism Institute:
🌐 https://drexel.edu/autisminstitute
📧 AutismInstitute@drexel.edu
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aj-drexel-autism-institute
About Autism Spa:
Autism Spa is a service of The Afshar Group, a public service advisory firm. We engage experts, innovators, and advocates reimagining autism housing, business, technology, and community life.
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