Routines and Autism
Routines and Autism Sticking to routines can be important for autistic people. I mean, I’ve always been a stickler for routines and still am to this day. Even in an…
Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy
Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy Coping skills are things people learn over time on how to manage their lives in ways that are either good or bad for them in…
Masking: Benefits & Burnouts
Masking: Benefits & Burnouts Masking is hiding self-soothing behaviors that others may find “weird.” This involves such things as stimming or intense interests. Stimming is usually self-soothing techniques that involve…
It’s a Spectrum
It’s a Spectrum My mom always used to tell me how everyone would try to give her advice on how to raise me because they would have someone they knew…
Learning Independence from CA
Learning Independence from CA There’s so much I have grasped over the years of being in the Transitional program at CA and a few that I still need to improve…
Changes and ASD
I am one step closer to my own independence, which is what the Adult programs at CA helped me to do. However, changing from something familiar to something new and different is a challenge.
A Tremendous Journey
How I Chose to be in the CA Residential Program. I recall in the first blog I wrote, it ended up being about my residential experience and the steps my family and I took to get me there.
Autism stigmas and me
A stigma is, by definition, “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person.” As research for this blog, I asked for feedback from the autism community, both on social media and from those I know. I also spoke with people who may not be on the spectrum. I was able to compile a massive list of stigmas surrounding autism and other mental health factors. In compiling these lists, we also discussed how we may be able to change that view and help people better understand one another. .
My Brother, My Friend
“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…
Challenge Accepted
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. I often remember what my friend said, “Change is the only constant in this world”. I would soon face another challenge.