by Teal C. | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
I remember one morning I was out with my mom and brother. Being young at this point, I was complaining about social interactions. My brother mentioned that everyone has it hard. Nothing is easy, even for people who aren’t autistic. For the life of me, it clicked...
by Teal C. | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
Routines and Autism Sticking to routines can be important for autistic people. I mean, I’ve always been a stickler for routines and still am to this day. Even in an unfamiliar environment, it has been more necessary to set my own routines and know what I need to do...
by Teal C. | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy Coping skills are things people learn over time on how to manage their lives in ways that are either good or bad for them in the long and short term. The ones that are good often are ones that are harder to implement while the bad...
by Teal C. | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
Masking: Benefits & Burnouts Masking is hiding self-soothing behaviors that others may find “weird.” This involves such things as stimming or intense interests. Stimming is usually self-soothing techniques that involve anything to help, cope, or manage outside...
by Teal C. | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
Living in the CA house has been an experience I don’t want to forget. While some might wonder what goes on behind closed doors it was nothing out of the ordinary. People learn to cook balanced meals, shop for themselves, and figure out how to balance everyday things....
by Teal C. | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized, Views from the Spectrum
How did I choose to be in the CA Residential Program? I recall in the first blog I wrote, it ended up being about my residential experience and the steps my family and I took to get me there. The experience has been such a tremendous journey and the best part...
