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...
by Sarah McCaig | Jan 24, 2022 | Best Practice Blog
The Importance of finding purpose. Human beings thrive when they have a sense of purpose. This feeling of purpose comes from many different aspects of our lives – family, hobbies, work, etc. We often struggle when an area of our life feels unfulfilled if that’s how we...
by CA Human Services | Jan 21, 2022 | Best Practice Blog, Work-Life Balance
College Living Experience: Post-Secondary Supports for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum What is the difference between college capable and college ready? For families of young adults on the Autism Spectrum, it often boils down to executive function skills,...
by Emma Rutstein | Jan 13, 2022 | Best Practice Blog
I am often asked what a person in my position as a counselor does. It is a job, a service really, that is difficult to describe in just a sentence or two. The term counselor can mean so many different things, and that is apt, because my job encompasses so many...
by Teal C. | Jan 11, 2022 | Views from the Spectrum
“Family is not about blood. It is about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it most.” While reading this quote from Arjun Sathwara, I thought about how I was raised and the family I was brought up in. I’m not related to any of the people who raised me by...
by Sarah Sheppard | Jan 6, 2022 | Best Practice Blog
Leading up to January 1 and well into the first month of the year, loved ones ask, “What are your New Year’s Resolutions?” Some of us have our thoughtful list of goals and wishes for the upcoming year at the ready. Resolutions for self-care, healthy habits,...
by CA Human Services | Dec 27, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
Leading up to January 1 and well into the first month of the year, loved ones ask, “What are your New Year’s Resolutions?” Some of us have our thoughtful list of goals and wishes for the upcoming year at the ready. Resolutions for self-care, healthy habits,...
by anonymous_B | Dec 17, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
Just like neurotypical folks, adults with autism can struggle financially to meet their needs and goals. This is especially true as autistics are often under and unemployed. The following is a blog shared with CA by a regular contributor. She describes herself as an...
by Teal C. | Dec 8, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum, Work-Life Balance
As a kid, I always had a difficult time with challenges even before I was diagnosed with autism. Challenges are all over the place and can come in various forms, from big to small. As an autistic person, while change has gotten easier over time, it is still something...
