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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 and college graduates! This is a huge milestone for a young person and deserving of lots of celebration. But it can be helpful for parents to be aware that even a happy event like a graduation can cause a neurodivergent young adult to experience mixed emotions during the ceremonies and parties. Experiencing stress, fear, and anxiety along with joy, relief and anticipation are all to be expected for a young adult and are part of a normal graduation process. GRADUATION CAN BE A HIGHLY EMOTIONAL…

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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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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

Setting New Intentions for 2022 495 400 Advance LA

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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