Starting a autism homestead for adults on the spectrum

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Would it be a good idea? does anything like this exist for higher functioning people on the spectrum?

I seem to recall that when Bea Arthur was still on WP she posted a link about an autism specific community in California or Arizona or something. It seemed to be more like a retirement community or something. I recall the cost was outrageous and to me it seemed like the kind of place where well off parents would most likely pay for their autistic adult children to live on their own but in the safety of a community.

Don’t know yet but would most likely be hosted by a open minded individual or organization if not some kind of research program. Then if it gained traction it could become a rehabilitation center of sorts for people with asd who feel lost. Or a farm which would be my desire. So many innovative people will probably come together. Cost is also important. That says a lot the fact that program was just to get rid of there child with autism. It means there is much needed improvement.

A “good” idea? That depends on how it’s implemented, how much it costs, and who is responsible for paying for it.

I surmise that perhaps a centre for short-term 2 weeks respite care to support healing and rest for adult burnout would fill a huge need, though the problems with just one such imaginary centre would be accessibility and appropriate staff - getting there, getting a booking, dealing with the transition when already burnout.

Both ideas I think have some merit though. Not sure about how practicable they would be, if organised by people with no experience of anything like this. I like the idea, though it would take careful planning on lots of levels.