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. | Mar 11, 2022 | Views from the Spectrum
They say everyone who comes into your life has one of three purposes: a reason, a season or a lifetime. I have been blessed with all the above and I hope to continue that experience. I have been a resident of the CA Adult Programs for several years. In my time there,...
by Teal C. | Feb 24, 2022 | Views from the Spectrum
Changes and Autism When most people think about changes, they usually feel fear before they realize that what they might be feeling is normal. Believe it or not, everyone goes through that anxious feeling. Many people with autism (and without it) deal with fear of...
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...
by Teal C. | Jan 27, 2022 | Best Practice Blog, Views from the Spectrum
ASD Stigmas A stigma is, by definition, “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person.” Simply put, stigmas surrounding disabilities are frustrating and dehumanizing on so many levels. The way we treat each other goes a long way to...