Registration for our PEERS® for Adolescents Group is now open
Progressive Steps Life
Plans for our Progressive Steps Life program are well underway. Progressive Steps Life will be a center-based program for individuals aged 14 years and up who can benefit from evidence-based strategies to learn life skills, functional academics, vocational skills, employment skills and social skills.
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Progressive Steps Life will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility where participants will have the opportunity to practice targeted community and vocational skills in simulated settings.
The Vision:
Increase opportunities for community integration and success
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ABA-based teaching strategies supervised by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts.
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An operational restaurant and store will provide opportunities for participants to learn a variety of skills associated with community participation and employment.
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A gym will provide participants with the opportunity to increase their leisure skills, health and fitness.
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An art and music studio will provide participants with the opportunity to explore and expand on interests and talents.
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Classrooms will be available for learning functional academics in a quiet environment.
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Community partnerships will help facilitate transition into the workplace and opportunities for employment.
Community awareness and acceptance
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Catering and take-out services provided by our restaurant.
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Increase in understanding and acceptance of individuals with differences.
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Increase in understanding of ways to support neurodivergent employees.
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Increase in understanding the benefits of employing adults with ASD.
Teaching and educating
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Relationships will be formed with local colleges and universities to provide opportunities for students to learn evidence-based ways to work with teens and adults.