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The Road to Self-Discovery: Navigating Success and Independence for Neurodivergent Young Adults

 The Road to Self-Discovery: Navigating Success and Independence for Neurodivergent Young Adults 495 400 Advance LA

The Road to Self-Discovery: Navigating Success and Independence for Neurodivergent Young Adults April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to acknowledge the transformative power of support and self-discovery within the neurodivergent community. This month serves as an empowering recognition of the strides made in navigating independence and embracing the unique paths of young adults with special needs. Many Advance LA clients are recent high school or college graduates but for some graduating students on the spectrum, the future can seem confusing and overwhelming as they face the question of, “What happens next?” Facing this transition can sometimes cause those struggling with…

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Spring Cleaning Strategies

 Spring Cleaning Strategies 600 600 Advance LA

Spring Cleaning StrategiesSpring is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. At this time…

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March Madness, Inspiration to Exercise!

 March Madness, Inspiration to Exercise! 600 600 Advance LA

March is a great month to focus on exercise, health and wellness. Let’s call it March Motivation!

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Dating for Young Adults with Diverse Challenges

 Dating for Young Adults with Diverse Challenges 600 600 Advance LA

Dating for Young Adults with Diverse ChallengesOh, February – the month where the focus is…

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How to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year

 How to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year 600 600 Advance LA

How ToSet Realistic Goals for the New YearThe beginning of a New Year is an…

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Returning To College With A New Outlook

 Returning To College With A New Outlook 600 600 Advance LA

Returning To College With A New OutlookParents of college freshmen look forward to their child…

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Helping Young Adults After A Wildfire

 Helping Young Adults After A Wildfire 600 600 Advance LA

Helping Young Adults After A WildfireParents of college freshmen look forward to their child coming…

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Tips to Keep Holiday Stress at Bay

 Tips to Keep Holiday Stress at Bay 600 600 Advance LA

10 Tips to KeepHoliday Stress at Bay for Young AdultsHolidays bring fun and joy –…

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Why Join ALA’s P2P Support Group

 Why Join ALA’s P2P Support Group 600 600 Advance LA

5 Reasons to Join ALA’s Parent2Parent Support GroupJoining a support group is a wonderful way…

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Avoiding the Homework Battles

 Avoiding the Homework Battles 600 600 Advance LA

Strategies ForAvoiding the Homework BattlesHomework. Just the sight of that word is enough to make…

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2018 Conference – Thriving Through Transitions: Finding Strengths in Differences

 2018 Conference – Thriving Through Transitions: Finding Strengths in Differences 600 600 Advance LA

Advance LA 2018 ConferenceThriving Through Transitions: Finding Strengths in Differences The Help Group’s 2018 Advance…

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2017 Conference – #Connect

 2017 Conference – #Connect 600 600 Advance LA

Cutting-Edge Research and Best Practices for Young Adults with Diverse Needs#Connect On Friday, May 5th,…

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2015 Conference – The Science of Happiness: Purpose. Connection. Optimism. Grit.

 2015 Conference – The Science of Happiness: Purpose. Connection. Optimism. Grit. 600 600 Advance LA

Advance LA 2015 ConferenceThe Science of Happiness: Purpose. Connection. Optimism. Grit. The 4th Annual Advance…

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Interview with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD

 Interview with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD 600 600 Advance LA

Interview With Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD Advance LA is thrilled to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Sonja…

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Giving Thanks

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Giving ThanksThis post is from guest blogger, K.S. – age 21 One of my favorite things…

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4th Annual Advance LA Conference

 4th Annual Advance LA Conference 600 600 Advance LA

4th Annual Advance LA Conference   The Science of Happiness: Purpose. Connection. Optimism. Grit. Presenting…

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Club LA Lounge: Winter Beach Party

 Club LA Lounge: Winter Beach Party 600 600 Advance LA

Club LA LoungeWinter Beach PartyA group of nine adults hung out at Club LA Lounge’s…

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Advance LA 2015 Conference

 Advance LA 2015 Conference 600 600 Advance LA

Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of California – Riverside, will be the Keynote Speaker …

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Club LA Recap: Speed Friend-ing

 Club LA Recap: Speed Friend-ing 600 600 Advance LA

Club LA RecapSpeed Friend-ingTwelve excited and sociable adults participated in Club LA’s Speed Friend-ing event…

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Living With Your Young Adult Child

 Living With Your Young Adult Child 600 600 Advance LA

How to Survive and ThriveLiving With Your Young Adult ChildMany parents are familiar with “Failure…

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Club LA Recap – Video Game Tournament

 Club LA Recap – Video Game Tournament 600 600 Advance LA

Thirteen young adults gathered on Sunday, November 16, to participate in the Club LA Video…

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p2p Recap – Independent Living

 p2p Recap – Independent Living 600 600 Advance LA

p2p RecapIndependent LivingWe had 13 parents join Advance LA for our monthly P2P meeting on…

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