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 […]
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 […]
Pat Rowan, an extraordinary volunteer
Pat Rowan Retires from Job Coaching, by Marjorie Madfis When I announced my plans for a job skills program at the Westchester Autism Advisory Council in the fall of 2013, Pat Rowan enthusiastically volunteered. With Pat’s first career in business and then as a social worker, she was a natural partner to work with me […]
Transition to Work – Yes She Can Fall Sessions Now Open
What does it take to be ready for work? To be able to complete the assignments your manager has assigned you, effectively and efficiently, you need to be able to ask questions, research possible solutions, make recommendations, collaborate with peers, ask for help, interact with supervisors, accept critical feedback, shift from one priority to another, […]
Transition to Employment – Summer Intensive
Get ready for the world of work Teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not designed to provide the teaching methods and intensive coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need […]
Transition to Employment – Spring Program Open
Mission Yes She Can recognizes that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related social and learning disabilities have unique challenges that hinder their participation in the workforce. Conventional internships are not sufficient to provide the teaching methods and 1-1 coaching as well as the social and emotional support they need to gain skills necessary […]
Jennifer Eisman joins Yes She Can
We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Eisman has joined Yes She Can to serve as lead job coach to participants in our job skills training program. She’ll partner with our dedicated volunteer coaches and report to Lesli Cattan, Director of Training Programs. Jennifer comes to Yes She Can from the Stamford JCC where, as […]
Overcoming phone fear by Mackenzie
Hi, everyone. My name is Mackenzie, and I work at Girl Again. Like all the other trainees, I’m on the Autistic Spectrum. I was only diagnosed when i was 18, (I’m now 21) meaning I had to go throughout most of my life without any help with many of the issues the people on the […]
Thank you Dr. Sheri Baron
Yes She Can Job Coach and Program Advisor Retires. When I opened Girl AGain boutique in Hartsdale as a proof-of-concept in February, 2014, I put out a call through my autism network seeking a clinical professional to help me with job coaching young women with autism. Sheri Baron, PhD, responded to that request and joined […]