by Sarah Sheppard | Apr 5, 2022 | Best Practice Blog
During the month of March, CA Adolescent and Adult Programs hosted a parent support group and educational training for parents and adults on “launching with love.” Both groups were hosted by our LCSW coach Erin Delp and facilitated wonderful discussion and sharing of...
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 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 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 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...
