by Sarah Sheppard | Mar 2, 2022 | Best Practice Blog
What can we start doing now, at home to prepare our adolescent or adult for independence? This is a question I am frequently asked by parents and supportive parties who have a neurodiverse adolescent or adult living at home. For most transition-age youth, adulthood is...
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 | 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...