What is Autism? What comes to mind when you hear the word autism? For many people, words like “tantrums,” “outbursts,” or “behavior issues” might come to mind. However, those stereotypes do not define individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is often misunderstood, especially by those who have not had direct experience or education on […]
Category: Education
Seasonal depression and how to cope
“Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year.” (2017). Seasonal affective disorder can affect anyone and should not be taken lightly. Usually it starts in the Fall and ends in early winter, and sometimes it can […]
The Samuel Allen Law
Texas Senate Bill 976, or The Samuel Allen Law was created to “allow a person with a Communication Impediment (subcategory: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Deafness, Hearing Impairment, PTSD, Parkinson’s Disease, Mild Intellectual Disability and more) the option for disclosure when registering their vehicle through the Texas DMV.” (2019). Samuel’s law all started with a mother and son […]
Cerebral Palsy
Understanding Cerebral Palsy I never knew I wanted to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities until I started working at Community Health and Wellness. As a Regional Care Coordinator, one of my job duties is reading the client summary notes from their therapy sessions, and it is amazing being able to read the […]
