by Abigail Rivera | Nov 15, 2022 | Social Skills |
Theatre is the place where people come to put on a mask and present a character that really isn’t them. But certainly have made others believe this is who they truly are because they are just a part of a show a bigger picture. I never realized how much of my...
by Abigail Rivera | Oct 18, 2022 | Behavior |
Many people on the autism spectrum are notoriously known for their intense interests. Whether it was displayed on tv from a character or an interaction with someone on the spectrum. There was one thing that just sparked their attention. That thing that they can talk...
by Abigail Rivera | Sep 20, 2022 | Life Skills |
Driving is a necessity nowadays. And typically, nearly every teenager eagerly waits to get their hands behind the wheel. Although that wasn’t me, I was perfectly fine with my mom being my Uber. Although my mom knew that eventually I would need to drive myself around,...
by Abigail Rivera | Aug 16, 2022 | Basic Skills, Life Skills |
Getting a job is only the tip of the iceberg to adulting. Luckily I haven’t dived into the depths of adulting to the point that I have to buy insurance and make payments. Though I still have the basic adult duties that mostly involve socializing. As many of you...
by Abigail Rivera | Jul 19, 2022 | Life Skills |
Of course, the desire is that they will one day be able to live their own life by themselves with minimal assistance. That expectation can seem like a big stretch or nearly impossible to accomplish especially when you’re on the spectrum. So as a young adult, I often...