Programs

C.O.R.E Program

C.O.R.E – Creating Opportunities for Relating & Engaging

The C.O.R.E. Program is a center-based program for children ages 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation and behaviors. The children participate in predetermined structured activities each day that are based upon the goals defined in their individual treatment plan.  To promote lifelong success, the program combines center-based programming with in-home and community services for the child and family.

Children are placed into treatment groups based upon their developmental levels and individual needs. The child-to-staff ratio can range from 1:1 to 3:1 depending on the treatment group.  The program is held Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm at the Market & Grant locations; the program operates year-round.

Social Competency

Our Social Competency Program is for children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 16 that have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals attending the program participate in a variety of groups that address identifying and interpreting social cues, perspective taking, understanding emotions and feelings, self-esteem and working collaboratively with others.

Children and teens attend two days a week for two hours each day; the program operates year-round. Individuals are grouped by their developmental levels and individual needs. The child-to-staff ratio is four-to-one and the program is held Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

The Social Competency program also offers extended hours of 3:30-6:30pm on the client’s regularly scheduled days during the summer months. This provides clients with additional opportunities for socialization when clients are on summer break from school.

S.T.E.P. Program

The S.T.E.P. Program is a weekly program for older teens and young adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Program is specifically designed to help promote each individual’s engagement in the community, and help transition to post-secondary education and/or the workplace.

Treatment primarily focuses on teaching pre-vocational and independent life skills. These activities can include performing household chores, traveling in the community, preparing meals, adolescence & puberty, shopping, socialization, and other expectations of living independently in a community.

This program runs in 12-week sessions year-round. The program is held on Saturdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Outpatient Program