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You Don’t Look Autistic

After someone would hear of my diagnosis, they tended to remark, “You don’t look autistic.” If someone was to ask me, this sounds like one of those dismissive phrases. I never figured out how I’m supposed to appear to someone that says that. Our bodies aren’t going to...

Residential Experience

I’ve changed a lot since I first started as a resident at CA Adult Programs. I moved in on Father’s Day. My dad and brother helped me settle into this new idea of living independently. They made sure I had everything I needed to support me for the years to come...

Coping with autism as an adult

I want to tell you the social and job challenges I had and how I evolved in coping with autism as an adult. If I can do this, so can you. About 6 years, ago, I finally decided to get tested for a possible learning disability by a psychologist. I knew something was...

The Arc Transition Series 2021

The Arc Transition Series 2021 – presented by The Arc, Northern VA Presented Sept 25 and Oct 23, 2021 Empowering Individuals with disabilities and the families who support them as they transition from school provided services to community-based services for...