I remember the first time I heard about Girl AGain and its training program with Yes She Can. It was my therapist who, in trying to recommend things that would get me out of the house, suggested something she’d heard about: a store that trains young women on the autistic spectrum. Both my mom and […]
The Women’s Success Team – new program from Yes She Can
Introducing our new social support club for young women Mission: To empower young women to support one another, identify their strengths and develop new skills that allow them to feel success in various aspects of their lives. Yes She Can will bring together young women in a safe environment who want to focus on empowering […]
Developing our next gen. of autism professionals – by Lesli Cattan
By now, Masters in Social Work (MSW) students Alyssa and Caroline are not only familiar faces at our job skills development program at Girl AGain boutique, but also they have become valued members of the Yes She Can training program. Since last September, Alyssa and Caroline have spent part of their graduate level field placement […]
YES SHE CAN HONORS ADVOCATES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AT MARCH BREAKFAST
White Plains, NY, February 12, 2019 — Yes She Can, a recognized leader in job skills development for young adults with autism and related disabilities, will honor three individuals who advocate for adults with autism at a breakfast on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook, NY, at 8:00 AM. Among […]
My New Job by Alexandra B.
In October, 2018, I accepted a Scanning position at M Group Consulting. My primary responsibility is reviewing and scanning medical invoices and uploading documents to the appropriate electronic archive. In addition to processing invoices, I have been helping M Group Consulting prepare for an office move by packaging and shredding documents. I have even learned […]
Job skills are skills for life by Marjorie Madfis
This article appears in Autism Spectrum News Winter Edition What we learn at work can often help us in our life outside of our place of employment, and what we learn during our personal experiences can benefit our performance on the job. Sometimes these transferable skills and behaviors are referred to as “soft skills”. Throughout […]
“You can have what ever you want.”
The other day I visited a hotel to see if it would be a good place to host our Advocates for Adults with Autism breakfast this Spring. I was concerned that I couldn’t fill the room, that the food was too expensive, and the table linens were boring. The events manager said to me, “You […]
Extraordinary People – Screening on January 16th
Extraordinary People: A Documentary About Adults with Autism & Employment Join us on January 16, 2019, 7:00 PM Reception; 7:30 PM Film & Discussion at the Bow Tie Cinema 100, 93 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10607 Please join us for a private screening of a new documentary and conversation around employment for adults with […]
Women at work. New jobs for trainees.
Maki joins Clarfeld Financial Advisors Maki T. just started her new job at Clarfeld Financial Advisors in their tax department, and we are thrilled for her! She is responsible for accurately and thoroughly scanning clients’ tax documents and digitally filing them for future access. Maki is working five mornings a week and takes the bus […]
Kelli mentors women like herself
I am Kelli I am 29 years old from Long Island, NY. Growing up I was very shy and quiet and didn’t have many friends. I was also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome / PDD at age 13. I struggled with a lot of things growing up, but I eventually got my driver’s license and also […]