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...
by CA Human Services | Aug 16, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum, Work-Life Balance
Do you ever find yourself trying to balance work, exercise, household cleanliness, a budget, and other daily tasks that can sometimes feel overwhelming to complete? For many neurotypical individuals, it can be difficult to keep track of every aspect of our lives...
by Teal C. | Aug 9, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
I’ve changed a lot since I first started as a resident at CA Adult Programs. I moved in on Father’s Day. My dad and brother helped me settle into this new idea of living independently. They made sure I had everything I needed to support me for the years to come...
by Sarah Sheppard | Aug 4, 2021 | Best Practice Blog
CA works with numerous families to support adolescents and adults in reaching their desired living situation. In this process CA has learned consistent themes of concern and uncertainty from families and young adults as they face adulthood and independence. Sarah...
by Crystal Wolverton | Jul 30, 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. First up in this series is 20 Questions with Claudette. She had so many interesting things to say!...
by anonymous_B | Jul 28, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
I want to tell you the social and job challenges I had and how I evolved in coping with autism as an adult. If I can do this, so can you. About 6 years, ago, I finally decided to get tested for a possible learning disability by a psychologist. I knew something was...
by CA Human Services | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized, Work-Life Balance
Autism-Friendly Home According to Autism Speaks, approximately one in 54 children in the US are on the spectrum. This is nearly double the number of children with autism in 2010. We have learned a great deal about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) over the last...
by CA Human Services | Jul 6, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
I am an adult woman with high functioning autism. The goal of this blog is to tell you how I went about bicycle commuting as an adult with high functioning autism. And, to show you how you can bicycle commute too! I have been commuting by bicycle for the past 14 or 15...
by Crystal Wolverton | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Autism or Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that, a spectrum. There is not a set number of symptoms to define autism, nor is there a strict level of severity to the disorder. However, there is a standard of symptoms and only a professional who has been properly...
by Sarah Sheppard | Jun 8, 2021 | Best Practice Blog, Work-Life Balance
Your child with autism can go to college Is college an option for my child with autism? Often, the answer is yes, your child with autism can go to college. Whether they are looking at a two-year associate’s program or a four-year bachelor’s program, or even a...
