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 […]
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 […]
Skills from Girl AGain help Colleen in her first job
Yes She Can trainee Colleen reflects on her summer and returning to the program at Girl AGain in September. It’s been a summer filled with sun, surf, sand, and plenty of fun to go around! For three months, we’ve been enjoying ourselves-going to summer camp, seeing the latest movies, kickin’ it up at the […]
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