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 anonymous_B | Dec 17, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
Just like neurotypical folks, adults with autism can struggle financially to meet their needs and goals. This is especially true as autistics are often under and unemployed. The following is a blog shared with CA by a regular contributor. She describes herself as an...
by Teal C. | Dec 8, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum, Work-Life Balance
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. As an autistic person, while change has gotten easier over time, it is still something...
by anonymous_B | Dec 6, 2021 | Views from the Spectrum
Most people have gone through periods of low self-esteem or self-worth. It happens across all genders, ages, income levels, and disABILITIES. Nuerodivergent adults have a higher occurrence of struggling with with this than their neurotypical peers. The following blog...
by Emma Rutstein | Nov 19, 2021 | Best Practice Blog
College is where I found my passion for working with people on the autism spectrum. I found my passion is uplifting differently abled individuals. I found it by way of the Special Olympics where I served in any and all roles the organization needed me to. From soccer...
