Autism Speaks’ Jeff Rickel talks autism and aging with Exceptional Parent Magazine
September 24, 2024This month, Jeff Rickel, database manager at Autism Speaks, shared his experiences navigating aging as an autistic caregiver to his son Jonathan with Exceptional Parent Magazine. In the story, Jeff shared the impact of getting a diagnosis on his mental health, the challenges that he is experiencing with his physical health as he gets older, and the complexity of planning for his son’s future.
Read the full story in Exceptional Parent Magazine.