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When the news “interrupts” work, By Jennifer Eisman

June 13, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Coach Jennifer assisting trainee Isabelle

Our work environments are not sealed off from the events in the world and news of them, particularly when they are traumatic.   Yes She Can Senior Work Skills Coach, Jennifer Eisman, MSW, reflects on how the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests have impacted the participants in our training program, and the […]

Filed Under: Coaching, Program, Trainees

Still needed: skills for employment and independence

April 30, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Isabelle working remotely

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 […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Trainees

Virtual Yoga Class With Pat Salner by Izzie

April 10, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis Leave a Comment

Zoom picture of trainees doing yoga

On April 7th 2020 Pat Salner, a Yes She Can board member, led a yoga session for Yes She can participants. Pat is a certified yoga instructor based in Connecticut. She’s also my auntie. How does yoga help us? Yoga helps us by staying calm and relaxed.   It affects my brain by thinking more clearly. […]

Filed Under: Program, Trainees Tagged With: #yoga #covid19 #PatSalner

Good job

February 29, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis 1 Comment

Baneesha receiving note from Chandra

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 […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching, Employment, Trainees

Mackenzie seeks acceptance.

January 18, 2020 by Marjorie Madfis 1 Comment

Mackenzie

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 […]

Filed Under: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Trainees

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