by Teal C. | Nov 22, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
When I was growing up the United States, much less the state of Virginia, I was still learning what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was. It was the mid-90’s, and my mom was reading several books to understand what it was I could have had. I was diagnosed with...
by Emma Rutstein | Nov 19, 2021 | Best Practice Blog
College is where I found my passion for working with people on the autism spectrum. I found my passion is uplifting differently abled individuals. I found it by way of the Special Olympics where I served in any and all roles the organization needed me to. From soccer...
by Sarah Sheppard | Nov 17, 2021 | Best Practice Blog
Common questions I get from inquiring young adults and families when applying for transition supports are: “how successful are the adults in your program?” or “what happens if my adult is not successful in your program?” These are valid questions as it is reasonable...
by anonymous_B | Nov 2, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
These 3 e books concerning-older autistic adults, autistic women & how neurotypicals can better Interact with them were published in years 2020 & 2021. As an older adult female with high functioning autism, I read the following: Autism is a “neurological and...
by Cameron Kelley | Oct 28, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
I knew my brother was different by the time he entered kindergarten. When I was ten, it became my responsibility to walk him home every day after school. I would leave the fifth-grade annex and go downstairs to the kindergarten classroom, where my brother and his...
by Crystal Wolverton | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Childcare is Crisis. Childcare centers struggle to keep their doors open and find it difficult to retain or even hire staff. This isn’t something new, but the Coronavirus Pandemic, which is closing in on it’s 2nd year, hasn’t helped matters. In fact, it has agitated...
by CA Human Services | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized, Work-Life Balance
6 Steps to Entrepreneurship for Parents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Sometimes, it can be difficult for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder to figure out their ideal career path. This is especially true for parents with ASD – finding an employer who understands your...
by CA Human Services | Sep 13, 2021 | Employee Spotlight
20 or so questions with…is our employee spotlight blog series where we get up-close and personal (and have some fun) with our favorite team members at CA Human Services. Next up in this series is 20 Questions with Sarah S. We have two Sarah’s at CA and both are in our...
by CA Human Services | Sep 7, 2021 | Employee Spotlight
20 or so questions with…is our employee spotlight blog series where we get up-close and personal (and have some fun) with our favorite team members at CA Human Services. Next up in this series is 20 Questions with Tammy. Talk about “living the CA Way”, Tammy’s calming...
by Teal C. | Sep 2, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
After someone would hear of my diagnosis, they tended to remark, “You don’t look autistic.” If someone was to ask me, this sounds like one of those dismissive phrases. I never figured out how I’m supposed to appear to someone that says that. Our bodies aren’t going to...
