Adolescence is a crucial, fleeting window to develop the life skills that form the bedrock of an independent life. For many autistic young adults, the Transition Cliff—the moment structured school support abruptly vanishes, represents a sudden, catastrophic crisis . The result of this cliff is a devastating cost: a lifetime of limited opportunities for the adult child and an overwhelming, crushing burden placed squarely on the shoulders of the family.

 

We solve the Transition Cliff by providing a durable foundation for adulthood long before that support ends

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A Generation of Immense Potential:  The scale of the "Transition Cliff" is a massive social and financial crisis that demands a modern, scalable solution.

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• 384% Increase in Prevalence: Autism prevalence is up a staggering 384% since 2000; today, 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism.
   

• 50,000 New Adults Every Year: In the US alone, 50,000 autistic young adults enter adulthood annually—an untapped reservoir of talent and potential ready to become productive members of society.
   

• 100% Validation Rate: 100% of participants in our intensive user sessions found Spectrum Shepherd to be a valuable and necessary solution.
   

• 91% Buying Signal: 91% of surveyed parents and guardians explicitly stated they would pay for the app, confirming an urgent, enthusiastic, and paid demand.