May is the Month toFind a Summer Job!Now is the time to start looking for that summer job. The earlier you start, the more likely it is that you will find a job that you like and one that is a good match for your skills. A recent study showed that 70 percent of all…
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Spring Cleaning StrategiesSpring is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. At this time of year, we begin to feel more open to inviting changes – both big and small – into our lives. One type of change that can bring about a sense of optimism and enthusiasm is to undertake a spring cleaning…
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Dating for Young Adults with Diverse ChallengesOh, February – the month where the focus is on romance and dating. For all of us, dating can be nerve-wracking and anxiety-inducing. For neurodiverse young adults, dating can be particularly challenging due to a lack of self-confidence and insecurities. A lot of people get nervous about dating and…
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How ToSet Realistic Goals for the New YearThe beginning of a New Year is an opportune time for setting a goal and looking forward to the wonderful feeling of achieving it. As an Advance LA Life Skills Coach, I teach my clients the important skill of goal setting. I explain that goal setting means choosing…
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Returning To College With A New OutlookParents of college freshmen look forward to their child coming home for the Winter break. But parental excitement can turn to worry when their child announces that they do not want to return to college after the holiday. This is not an unusual situation as thirty percent of college…
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Helping Young Adults After A WildfireParents of college freshmen look forward to their child coming home for the Winter break. But parental excitement can turn to worry when their child announces that they do not want to return to college after the holiday. This is not an unusual situation as thirty percent of college freshman…
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10 Tips to KeepHoliday Stress at Bay for Young AdultsHolidays bring fun and joy – and also a fair amount of stress! Decorating, holiday visits, and shopping for gifts can be overwhelming for all family members. You may notice that your adult child with special needs is feeling overwhelmed and stressed out but they are…
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5 Reasons to Join ALA’s Parent2Parent Support GroupJoining a support group is a wonderful way to practice self-care. A support group can be a source of information as well as a safe place to share your experience with other people who are in similar circumstances. Here are 5 reasons to join Advance LA’s Parent2Parent (P2P)…
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Strategies ForAvoiding the Homework BattlesHomework. Just the sight of that word is enough to make some parents weep with frustration. One of the most frequent issues that arise in parenting counseling is the afternoon battle over homework. There is usually a vicious cycle at play: your child procrastinates about getting started, you start nagging, and…
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