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

Searching For A Summer Job? Start Today!

Searching For A Summer Job? Start Today!When is the best time to start looking for a summer job? Today! The earlier a job seeker starts the process of finding a summer job, the more likely it is that they will find a job that they like and one that is a good match for their…

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

Helping Young Adults With Autism To Successfully Launch!

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! 495 400 Advance LA

ALA on KCAL News!

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! 495 401 Advance LA

Make Your Own Luck!

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 Relationships 495 401 Advance LA

Navigating Romantic Relationships

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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Spotlight On Advance LA Client Success! 600 600 Advance LA

Spotlight On Advance LA Client Success!

Spotlight OnAdvance LA Client Success!Christina is a wonder! She began working with the Advance LA Life Skills Coaching Program last summer. Due to Christina’s dedication and motivation, she is making great strides toward meeting her goals of improved health/wellness and learning independent living skills. Christina initially made the decision to work with a Life Skills…

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How to Prepare in the Summer Before College 600 600 Advance LA

How to Prepare in the Summer Before College

How to Prepare in the Summer Before CollegeJuly is the month for spending time at the beach, having a BBQ with friends, lounging in a hammock on a lazy afternoon – and preparing for the fall semester at college. The last part of that sentence may have made you think, “what?????” Although it isn’t easy…

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Health and Wellness 600 600 Advance LA

Health and Wellness

Health and WellnessJune is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? The Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend that adults eat 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. That seems like a lot! And research shows that most adults eat only 0 –…

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May is the Month to Find a Summer Job! 600 600 Advance LA

May is the Month to Find a Summer Job!

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 Strategies 600 600 Advance LA

Spring Cleaning Strategies

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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