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Autism: 6 ways to build self-esteem

Most people have gone through periods of low self-esteem or self-worth. It happens across all genders, ages, income levels, and disABILITIES. Nuerodivergent adults have a higher occurrence of struggling with with this than their neurotypical peers. The following blog...
Help for the Holidays

Help for the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, especially for those with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. That’s why we at CA Human Services have developed our help for the holidays guide. The tips below will help you plan holiday events with the...

You Don’t Look Autistic

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...

Residential Experience

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...