A Place to Breathe is a powerful and emotionally grounded manifesto that demands the creation of short-term crisis decompression facilities for children, teens, and young adults with autism and other developmental needs. Combining hard data, national and global statistics, real-world case studies, and deep emotional insight, this 500-page call to action exposes the systemic void that leaves families with nowhere to turn during a crisis. From the trauma of the ER to the burnout of caregivers, Richard Sweeney presents a bold, compassionate solution: 24/7 outpatient/inpatient hybrid centers built to calm, not contain. With urgency, clarity, and love, this book offers more than policy—it offers hope, infrastructure, and a new vision of dignity for the most vulnerable members of society.
