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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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What's so funny?

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…

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What Is The Best Way To Meet Prospective Romantic Partners

What Is The Best Way To Meet Prospective Romantic Partners 495 401 Advance LA

(Dating Apps or Meeting In Person) The other day I was listening to a podcast…

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January is the perfect time for a fresh start

January Is The Perfect Time For A Fresh Start

January Is The Perfect Time For A Fresh Start 495 401 Advance LA

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious…

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Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Have a Stress Free Holiday

Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Have a Stress Free Holiday 495 400 Advance LA

Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Have a Stress Free HolidayThe holiday season can bring joy, but…

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Supporting Your Neurodivergent Young Adult During The Holidays

Supporting Your Neurodivergent Young Adult During The Holidays 495 400 Advance LA

Supporting Your Neurodivergent Young Adult During The HolidaysFor many neurodivergent young adults, the holiday season…

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ADHD is a Superpower!

ADHD is a Superpower! 495 400 Advance LA

ADHD is a Superpower!Everyone can understand what it feels like to have a hard time…

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Transitioning From Summer To September

Transitioning From Summer To September 495 401 Advance LA

Transitioning From Summer To SeptemberAmerican Professor Brene Brown summed up September with this famous quote,…

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Feeling Nervous About Starting College? It’s Ok, Everyone Feels That Way!

Feeling Nervous About Starting College? It’s Ok, Everyone Feels That Way! 495 401 Advance LA

Feeling Nervous About Starting College? It’s Ok, Everyone Feels That Way!It is perfectly normal to…

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College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The Fall

College Prep In The Summer Pays Off In The Fall 495 401 Advance LA

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

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Congratulations To The Graduates!

Congratulations To The Graduates! 495 400 Advance LA

Congratulations To The Graduates!From all of us at Advance LA, congratulations to the high school…

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Searching For A Summer Job? Start Today!

Searching For A Summer Job? Start Today! 495 401 Advance LA

Searching For A Summer Job? Start Today!When is the best time to start looking for…

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Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch!

Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch! 495 400 Advance LA

Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch!April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to…

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ALA on KCAL News!

ALA on KCAL News! 495 400 Advance LA

ALA on KCAL News!CBS News LA visited The Help Group’s Sherman Oaks campus as part…

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Make Your Own Luck!

Make Your Own Luck! 495 401 Advance LA

Make Your Own Luck!During the month of March, our thoughts can turn to the idea…

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Navigating Romantic Relationships

Navigating Romantic Relationships 495 401 Advance LA

Navigating Romantic RelationshipsRomantic relationships are complex and confusing for everybody! But, for some neurodivergent people,…

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New Year, Fresh Start!

New Year, Fresh Start! 495 401 Advance LA

New Year, Fresh Start! “Take the first step. You don’t have to see the whole…

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A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday

A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday 495 401 Advance LA

A Perfectly Imperfect HolidayHoliday perfectionism is one of the main causes of holiday stress. Whether…

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Parenting A Neurodivergent Young Adult

Parenting A Neurodivergent Young Adult 495 401 Advance LA

The Unique Joys And Challenges Of Parenting A Neurodivergent Young AdultNovember is the month where…

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Staying Motivated When The Novelty Wears Off

Staying Motivated When The Novelty Wears Off 495 401 Advance LA

Staying Motivated When The Novelty Wears OffThe reality is that the thrill of something new…

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Pssst! Here Are The Secrets For A Successful New School Year!

Pssst! Here Are The Secrets For A Successful New School Year! 495 401 Advance LA

Pssst! Here Are The Secrets For A Successful New School Year!A new school year brings…

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Summertime Is Perfect for Dipping A Toe Into The Dating Pool

Summertime Is Perfect for Dipping A Toe Into The Dating Pool 495 401 Advance LA

Summertime Is Perfect for Dipping A Toe Into The Dating PoolSome people find themselves feeling…

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