Job Skills Still Needed Now more than ever, teens and young adults with learning differences need personalized and interactive support from experts to help them develop transferable job skills. Given this lull in employment, it is a good time to focus on developing and practicing the critical skills needed and desired by employers. Learn more […]
Good job
How do you know when you are meeting or exceeding expectations at work? Rarely does the boss say “good job”. But most of us can pick up subtle cues from our manager. Our trainees don’t. They have autism, and subtle cues elude them. And besides, for most of their lives they’re been told what they […]
Mackenzie seeks acceptance.
Because of the exposure to the LGBTQ+* community, people are aware of the idea of ‘coming out’ or revealing to others that you are who you are, and that it differs from the norm. Coming out is a nerve racking experience, as the person who opens up is never sure if people they love and […]
Adina’s path to independence, by Michael Rogovin
I recall when we received confirmation that our daughter Adina’s struggles were due to Autism. We were told that we had to manage expectations about her likely limited ability to function independently. Call it wishful thinking, but I refused to believe it. I saw how she had already defied the odds when we were told […]
Career Coach Debra Solomon on Why Mentors Matter at Work
A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. It’s not a paid position. And it is not necessarily a friend. Some people may have a mentor or be a mentor, and never use that title. I have had mentors throughout my career, and I served as a mentor to others at work. When I founded […]
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