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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 be misinterpreted as a lack of a sense of humor. But people with autism do in fact want to laugh and be included in the fun. They just may process humor differently than others due to their social, language, and communication challenges. The subject of young adults with autism and…

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Get A Jump Start On The Fall By Practicing Skills During The Summer!

Get A Jump Start On The Fall By Practicing Skills During The Summer! 495 401 Advance LA

Get A Jump Start On The Fall By Practicing Skills During The Summer!Many recent high…

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Happy Graduation! Cheers To New Adventures!

Happy Graduation! Cheers To New Adventures! 495 401 Advance LA

Happy Graduation! Cheers To New Adventures!From all of us at Advance LA, congratulations to the…

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Is My Adult Child Addicted To Video Games?

Is My Adult Child Addicted To Video Games? 495 401 Advance LA

Is My Adult Child Addicted To Video Games?If you are a parent of a young…

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The Benefits of Psychotherapy in Autism

The Benefits of Psychotherapy in Autism 495 401 Advance LA

Addressing Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Through TherapyThe Benefits of Psychotherapy in AutismApril is Autism Acceptance…

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Autism Acceptance Month

Autism Acceptance Month 495 401 Advance LA

How to Transition to Independent Adulthood and Avoid Failure to Launch SyndromeAutism Acceptance MonthApril is…

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Want To Feel Motivated? Create a Routine!

Want To Feel Motivated? Create a Routine! 495 401 Advance LA

Want To Feel Motivated? Create a Routine!Neurodivergent young adults often have plans for their future…

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Looking For Love? Start with Friendship!

Looking For Love? Start with Friendship! 495 401 Advance LA

Looking For Love? Start with Friendship!Our clients often share with their Advance LA Life Skills…

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Setting New Intentions for 2022

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Setting New Intentions for 2022 “Intentions compressed into words enfold magical power.” ~Deepak Chopra  New…

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No Place Like Home For The Holidays

No Place Like Home For The Holidays 495 401 Advance LA

No Place Like Home For The HolidaysAs the saying goes, “there’s no place like home…

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An Intentional Thanksgiving

An Intentional Thanksgiving 495 401 Advance LA

An Intentional ThanksgivingThe phrase, “attitude of gratitude” may seem like a cliche, but during  challenging…

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Tips for Overcoming Dating Challenges

Tips for Overcoming Dating Challenges 495 401 Advance LA

Tips for Overcoming Dating ChallengesThe parts of life that make daily life challenging for neurodivergent…

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Learning To Live With Uncertainty

Learning To Live With Uncertainty 495 401 Advance LA

Learning To Live With UncertaintyCollege students have become used to their plans constantly changing. After…

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Combatting Covid-19 Re-Entry Anxiety

Combatting Covid-19 Re-Entry Anxiety 495 401 Advance LA

Combatting Covid-19 Re-Entry AnxietyLife feels so different now. Last summer, many of us thought that…

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College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The Fall

College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The Fall 495 400 Advance LA

College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The FallFor college freshmen, July is the…

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The Mixed Emotions of Transition

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The MixedEmotions of TransitionFrom all of us at Advance LA, congratulations to the high school…

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The Importance of “Soft Skills”

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The Importance of“Soft Skills”Proficiency of what is known as the “Soft Skills” is an important…

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Transitioning To Independence

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April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism

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Spotlight On Advance LA Client Success!

Spotlight On Advance LA Client Success! 600 600 Advance LA

Spotlight OnAdvance LA Client Success!Christina is a wonder! She began working with the Advance LA…

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Finding Love And Romance

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Assisting Young Adults With ASD With Finding Love And RomanceWhile February days are often cold…

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New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s ResolutionsHAPPY 2021! Happy New Year! The beginning of 2021 is the perfect time…

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Home For The Holidays

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Home For The HolidaysAs the saying goes, “there’s no place like home for the holidays”…

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