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Advance LA covers a variety of topics addressing the needs of teens and young adults.

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The Advance LA Difference

At Advance LA, we offer answers to the most frequently asked questions by parents of teens and young adults with special needs, “What happens next?” and “how to avoid failure to launch syndrome?”. Our personalized program provides clients with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties and learning differences the experiences and opportunities necessary to lead a fulfilling adult life. We offer coaching services and support groups, as well as workshops and conferences for young adults, parents, and industry professionals.

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Our qualified staff and coaches provide resources, support, and training to those who may be struggling with the challenges of higher education, entering the workforce, how to improve social skills, how to engage appropriately in spectrum dating & romance, independent living, and other issues. We take a personalized approach that helps them progress and provides what they need to lead a more fulfilling life.

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What’s So Funny? Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Relate To Humor

What’s So Funny? Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Relate To Humor 495 401 Advance LA

Here’s a joke for you: I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know which arrives first. While some of us might find this funny, some folks with autism may not get the humor and they won’t laugh when hearing it. The lack of laughter can…

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Advance LA is one of the signature programs of The Help Group, the largest nonprofit of its kind in the United States. Since 1975, The Help Group has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning differences, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, and emotional problems.

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