Dylan Aguilar is having his moment and the entire Help Group community couldn’t be prouder.
The Bridgeport Vocational Center alum recently appeared on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, making him the second Bridgeport grad to land on the beloved series. The first was Abbey Romeo, who won over viewers with her humor and musical talents. Dylan is now carrying that torch, bringing his own story to audiences around the world.
At Bridgeport Vocational Center, part of Help Group’s continuum of support for neurodivergent young adults, students are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships. Both Dylan and Abbey embody what becomes possible when autistic young adults are given space to thrive in environments that recognize their individuality.
Bridgeport was created to help fill a very real gap.
Help Group’s CEO Dr. Susan Berman and Dylan were recently interviewed by Psychology Today. The article touches on something many families know firsthand: services for autistic individuals often diminish after high school, even as the need for connection, vocational training, and community continues well into adulthood. Bridgeport exists because that need doesn’t simply disappear at graduation.
The program offers hands-on vocational training and social development opportunities, always with the focus on possibility rather than limitation. Students explore employment pathways, develop independent living skills, and build the kinds of friendships that last.
Love on the Spectrum has helped broaden public understanding of autism by centering the real lives and aspirations of autistic individuals, not as inspiration, but as people. Seeing two Bridgeport alumni featured on the series is a meaningful reflection of the vibrant community within Help Group.
Abbey Romeo captured hearts with her warmth and self-advocacy. Now Dylan continues that legacy, bringing visibility to autistic young adults and reminding audiences that every person deserves opportunities for love and connection.
At Help Group, we believe adulthood shouldn’t mark the end of support. It should mark the beginning of something new. Dylan and Abbey’s journeys are proof of what becomes possible when young adults are surrounded by acceptance and programs built to help them succeed, and we’re so proud to celebrate them both.