Living With Your Young AdultFor many parents and young adults who live together at home, life can sometimes be a bit frustrating. Parents may prefer more structure while young adults may yearn for more freedom. One way for parents and young adults to navigate this complicated time is to set boundaries. Firm, clear boundaries create…
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5 Ways toManage Autumn AnxietyIt’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy, right? Well, not necessarily. If thinking about summer coming to an end makes you feel anxious, you are not alone. It seems that a large number of young adults find the thought of starting the fall semester or the upcoming return of chillier weather…
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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 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 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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Advance LA 2019 ConferenceSquare Peg - Round Holes: Dare to be Different The Help Group’s 2019 Advance LA Conference, Square Peg – Round Holes: Dare to be Different featured internationally prominent experts whose research and practice support young adults with autism, learning differences, and ADHD. 2019’s conference focused on neurodiversity, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), LGBTQ+…
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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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