Supporting Autism, Independence And Emotional Balance Through Real World Goals
One Man’s Story Of Growth And Grit: Helping A Lawn Mowing Business Thrive, One Week At A Time
Some support isn’t about what happens inside a home. It’s about what someone can do outside it. One participant, who’s autistic, started his own lawn mowing business.
Yes, his own business.
He’s not just doing the work. He’s running the whole thing. “He’s managing his own invoicing,” Jess said proudly. “He’s very much independent now.”
But being your own boss doesn’t always feel easy. Some weeks, there’s plenty of work. Other times, not much at all.
That uncertainty can be tough, especially for someone still learning how to regulate their emotions.
So the support here wasn’t just about lawns. It was about helping him understand how business works. “Some days you make money,” Jess explained to him.
“Some days you don’t. That’s just the day. That’s the beauty of business.” He took it on. He kept going. And he’s doing well.
Regulating Emotions, Finding Routine, And Learning It’s Okay To Pause
When the work didn’t come in, he’d get a bit off balance. Jess and the team helped him build skills to manage that, reminding him that this happens to every business owner.
Sometimes, the phone’s quiet. That doesn’t mean he’s failing. It just means it’s a quiet day.
That kind of emotional regulation doesn’t come from a textbook. It comes from real life experience, supported with patience and the right words at the right time.
Now? “He’s enjoying it,” Jess said. “He’s going really well.”
42 Days Smoke Free And Still Going Strong
This participant didn’t just grow a business. He made another huge shift. “He quit smoking,” Jess shared. “Forty two days now.”
Big changes often start with small, supported steps. Whether it’s quitting a habit, learning to invoice clients, or just remembering that quiet days happen to all of us, he’s doing the work. And he’s not doing it alone.