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💡 New research from Prosper Health and the UMass Chan Medical School, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, reveals some DSM criteria are significantly more predictive of an autism diagnosis than others. In a study of 234 adults, we found: - Relationship differences were 30% weaker predictors than other social communication criteria, shattering the long-held myth that autistic adults cannot maintain relationships. - Sensory processing differences were not significant predictors of diagnosis, likely due to their broad overlap with other conditions, making them less effective diagnostic markers. These findings suggest that current diagnostic criteria that was originally developed for identifying autism in children may include items that lose differential predictive power in adults seeking first-time diagnosis. At Prosper Health, we’re not just delivering care to autistic adults, we’re defining the standard for it. We’ve already reduced the time it takes to complete an adult autism assessment by 2–3×, and research like this helps us make higher-quality diagnostics more accessible. Huge thanks to Kelly Whaling, Ph.D., Rachel Loftin, Ph.D., and Eileen Crehan for their incredible work on this study.

One Year at Prosper Health A year ago, I joined a startup serving autistic adults in 7 states. Today? We're in 20+ states and counting. The numbers that matter: 📍 7 states → 20+ states 👥 Hundreds of clinicians hired 📈 Hundreds of clients → thousands per month 🎯 Hit every major goal we set 💪 Brought on another teammate to scale even faster But here's what the numbers don't show: ❤️ The therapist who was emotional on our call because this was the first job where they could practice actual neurodivergent-affirming care without being told to focus on "compliance." 💙 The psychologist who left a hospital job because they were tired of pathologizing autism. Now they do assessments that change lives instead of checking boxes. 💚 The mom who got diagnosed at 55 while seeking services for her daughter. She said our assessment "explained my entire life." What I've learned: Healthcare recruitment isn't about filling seats. It's about finding clinicians who understand that stimming isn't a problem. That meltdowns aren't manipulation. That "acting normal" shouldn't be the goal. The best clinicians don't need to be "sold" on neurodivergent-affirming care. They've been practicing it in systems that actively worked against them. They're just waiting for a company that actually gets it. The demand is infinite. For every state we launch, there are thousands of autistic adults who've been waiting their entire lives for a clinician who doesn't try to "fix" them. What's next: More states. More clinicians. More autistic adults getting care that actually gets them. To everyone who took a call, answered an email, or joined this mission - thank you. We're changing lives. Literally. Here's to year two. 🎊

Looking for a great marketer to join our team as a Paid Social Lead!

We're #hiring - come join my team at Prosper Health in Marketing Strategy & Operations! Prosper Health is growing extremely fast, and you'll have the chance to build the defining consumer brand in adult autism and neurodivergent care. If you've mastered analytics and problem solving in consulting, but are craving more creativity, ownership, and impact, this role is perfect for you. Plus, this role is personal to me - it was the same role that kicked my dream career post-Bain. I hope it can do the same for someone else.

Tylenol ≠ Autism. Autism ≠ Disease. Autism ≠ Something to Treat. Yesterday’s federal press conference repeated harmful claims about the increasing prevalence of autism and unproven links to Tylenol, vaccines, and "preventable" environmental toxins. In addition, the conference touted leucovorin as a “breakthrough treatment” for autism, when the reality is that it may treat a metabolic condition that only sometimes occurs alongside autism. These narratives are not grounded in science and they harm the autistic community. Here’s what the evidence shows: - The largest study of 2.5M children found no causal link between Tylenol and autism. - Leucovorin can help in rare metabolic conditions, but it is not a treatment for autism. - Vaccines have been studied extensively, showing no link to autism. - Most Importantly, rising diagnoses reflect progress: better recognition, tools, and access, certainly not a crisis. At Prosper, we reject these false frames and focus on what matters: actually helping autistic and neurodivergent people live healthier, happier lives with evidence-based, affirming care. To those in the autistic community and everyone affected by yesterday’s statements: Prosper stands with you.

We are looking for folks to join our team of 250+ licensed psychologists and therapists to deliver high-quality care to autistic and neurodivergent clients! MD, MA, MN, NJ therapists are in high demand - however we're hiring across 20+ states!

🚀 We're hiring a Clinical Recruiter! We're looking for a recruiter to help us grow our community of therapists and psychologists to provide affirming mental health care for autistic and neurodivergent adults. We've successfully built our recruiting function from 0 to 1 - now we're ready to scale from 1 to 100, and looking for additional support in this next phase. If you're passionate about: - Building meaningful connections with mental health professionals - Championing neurodiversity-affirming care - Scaling recruitment processes with heart and purpose We want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to make autistic adults lives happier and healthier. #Hiring #ClinicalRecruiter #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthCareers #AutismAcceptance #InclusiveHealthcare

"You think I'm a bad person." Jamie said this to her husband constantly for 10 years. Every small disagreement felt massive. Blocking her path to the fridge triggered arguments that lasted hours. They almost didn't make it. Then at 47, Jamie got diagnosed with autism. Everything changed overnight. I just read her story, and it's exactly why I'm so excited to be in the adult autism diagnosis space working for Prosper Health. Here's what blew my mind about her journey: 🧩 The masking was exhausting 💡 The diagnosis reframed everything 🔄 The practical changes were immediate 📈 The relationship transformation was like putting a key into a lock. The resistance is still real: "Everyone thinks they're autistic now" "It's just an excuse" "Self-diagnosis isn't valid" But here's the truth: When someone gets diagnosed at 47 and their marriage transforms, their relationship with their kids improves, and they finally stop hating themselves? That's not trendy. That's life-changing. Now more than ever, I'm talking with clinicians who have seen how underserved this area is. They want to help. Do you want to help? Check out Prosper Health's open jobs for clinical providers and operations roles. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gaaABfMH

🚨 We're hiring (a lot) at Prosper Health! 🚨 We have several exciting opportunities to join our mission of making life healthier and happier for autistic adults: 1️⃣ Growth Strategy Lead: Develop new GTM channels and drive strategic growth initiatives. Apply: https://lnkd.in/g5MqPcEJ 2️⃣ Clinical Operations Lead: Optimize our clinical workflows while ensuring exceptional quality care. Apply: https://lnkd.in/gEEkdSSr 3️⃣ Strategy & Operations Associate: Improve forecasting, collections, and operational effectiveness. Apply: https://lnkd.in/gjzxsXTX 4️⃣ Client Experience Specialist: Create amazing service experiences throughout the client journey. Apply: https://lnkd.in/giZv9Rkv 👇 Know someone who might be interested? Tag them below! 👇 #NowHiring #HealthcareCareers #HealthTech #ProsperHealth