Since people with autism have difficulty building personal social networks on their own, we’ll actively encourage relationships with families, caregivers and beyond – to a larger network of community members and volunteers from around the country and world. We call it Individual Community Building.
By getting to know our residents for a valuable skill or job they’re performing at the Ranch in positions such as historian, concierge or stable master – or finding recreational interests in common – others can begin to see beyond their autistic behaviors to the unique person they are. What’s more, through technology, these relationships can be safely sustained over time through posts, photo and video sharing on Facebook and other social networks, linking our residents to a caring community of extended friends no matter where they live.
