So many young women with autism have very low self-esteem. But it’s not surprising. Throughout their school years, they were told they can’t. They can’t pass the test. They can’t join Girl Scouts. They can’t control their behavior. They can’t be included. They can’t get a job. Self-esteem is the feeling of having respect for […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for this year is to reflect on the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment opportunities and community involvement during the recovery process from the COVID-19 pandemic. The NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied […]
Congrats to the Advocates for Adults with Autism Honorees – by Colleen
Growing up with autism is tough. You feel uncomfortable around others sometimes, and struggle interacting with people and handling your emotions. You don’t understand the things others do in the same way that they do. It gets even harder when you’re an adult and have to learn how to be independent and control yourself enough […]
Networking for Good by Lesli Cattan, LCSW
A version of this article first appeared in the June 2021 issue of Autism Spectrum News Networking works Most people find employment opportunities through a network of people they know. It is well documented that professional networking is an important investment in time to begin and grow one’s career. (1) In fact, the U.S. Bureau […]
Making a difference, one doll at a time
I vaguely remember the time when I used to play with my dolls and how special this was for me. When I became a mother of two boys, those memories became even more distant, until now when I started working at Yes She Can. I have realized that all the people who approach us to […]