A volunteer group from Morgan Stanley came to help out with fixing dolls and conducting mock interviews. At first, I was afraid of conducting a mock interview and talking to strangers, but I ended up conducting two mock interviews that went pretty well. I find talking to strangers quite nerve-wracking. At first, I just wanted […]
Thoughts about Autism Awareness Month by Sarah Goodman
April was Autism Awareness Month, during which people host events, fundraisers, and educational activities focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The goal is to emphasize autistic individuals’ challenges and strengths alike and create more welcoming and accommodating social and work environments. Since the autism spectrum is wide and varied, and everyone is different anyway, there […]
Volunteer Day with Regeneron by Mal
Some volunteers from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals came to GirlAGain. We got to know each other a bit. They fixed some dolls and offered to do a mock interview. I didn’t want to do it at first because I was nervous. Then, I felt slightly more comfortable, so I did the mock interview. I felt it went […]
World Mental Health Day is Oct 10
It’s not uncommon for women with autism to also have problems with mental health. Girls and women with Autism often have a longer road to diagnosis (if they get diagnosed). Girls, who are typically more socially motivated than boys (who are more easily diagnosed), mask their disability better, which is a recipe for disappointment and […]
Join White Plains Newest Social Community!
Your.Social.Community. Join White Plains Newest Social Community! Interactive Workshops & Small Class Sizes led by Professional Staff Learn transferable skills, participate in exciting social events, and experience the power of friendship building ALL Individuals, ALL Abilities (Ages 21-35) September 12th – November 16th Tuesdays – Social Skills Development Workshop 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Thursdays […]
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