Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch!April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, as well as to provide continued support, kindness, and compassion for the autism community. The hope is to ignite change through improved support and opportunities in all areas of life including education,…
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ALA on KCAL News!CBS News LA visited The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus as part of Mental Health Monday. Jeri Rochman, JD, MS, spoke on the ways that The Help Group’s Advance LA program helps neurodiverse individuals transition into adulthood. The segment also featured the Work Experience Program and Bridgeport Vocational Center with a focus…
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Make Your Own Luck!During the month of March, our thoughts can turn to the idea of luck and why some people seem to have all of it. There are those people who seem to easily find jobs they like, who have a fun and supportive group of friends, and for whom life just seems to…
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Navigating Romantic RelationshipsRomantic relationships are complex and confusing for everybody! But, for some neurodivergent people, romantic relationships are even more challenging. Many neurodivergent young adults crave intimacy and love, but they may be unsure how to achieve it in a romantic relationship. They may not understand the everyday subtle social cues from their partner. This…
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New Year, Fresh Start!“Take the first step. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wise words from Dr. King. The beginning of a new year is a fresh start, the perfect time to set a goal and work toward the wonderful feeling of…
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