Sleep and Autism

Sleep and Autism

Sleep and Autism Sleep or a lack thereof tends to be a problem when you can’t get your mind to shut down for the night or your mind is racing with the issues of the day. Many people with autism struggle with sleep and some have sleep disorders that affect their...

Finding Safe Ways to Stretch

Finding Safe Ways to Stretch During the month of March, CA 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...

What can we start doing now?

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...

Life Skills Series: Money Management for Autistic Individuals

This Life Skills Lunch and Learn Series is tailored for individuals age 13+ on the autism spectrum to gain independent living skills. About this event In this weekly webinar series CA (formerly Commonwealth Autism) will be presenting from our Life Skills Training...

Preschool Inclusion – How can I afford Behavioral Supports?

About this event CA Human Services strives to fill service gaps for Virginians with autism of all ages. Parents of young children with autism frequently report issues finding a preschool program for their child that can accommodate the specific needs and behavioral...