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CA Staff Spotlight – Danya

Meet Danya. Shes one of CA’s amazing Counselors in our Adult Programs. Learn more about this unique program and the importance of early intervention in this Q&A. Or call us to tour the house and meet Danya and her colleagues in person.

Q: What training has prepared you to work with adults with autism and/or other developmental disabilities?

A: Collaborative Problem Solving

Q: What brings you joy during the work day? When you’re not working?

A: Spending time with loved ones.

Q: Why do you enjoy working at CA?

A: I enjoy helping clients gain the skills towards becoming independent.

Q: What do adults in the Community Support Services experience each day?

A: Adults in the CSS program continue to work towards learning new independent life skills

Q: What do the adults in the Residential Program experience each day?

A: Adults in the residential program experience the goal of working towards living on their own.

Q: How are these services different from others for adults with autism?

A: This program helps adults with autism gain independent living skills so that one day each adult can be as independent as possible.

Q: What is your hope for the adults in the program? What excites you about their future?

A: My hope is that one day the adult program grows so that we can continue to help adults with autism gain independent living skills.

Q: What do you want prospective families to know?

A: I would like for prospective clients and families to know that each employee at CA strives to help their loved one gain their independence.

Ready to learn more? Call or email Nick Fields – 804-355-0300 [email protected]

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