Adult Day Training

When a young adult with autism has just graduated high school, what is their next step? Like any young adult, there are different paths they may take. Some may continue to further their education at university, while others will seek paid employment within the community.

There is another population of young adults with autism who have complex needs and may require a higher level of assistance and support transitioning into adulthood.

We have created a solution to fit these specific individual’s needs through our Adult Day Training (ADT) program, a daily life enhancement program to provide participants the tools to live productive, meaningful lives and opportunities for inclusion into their communities. The program uses the principles of occupational therapy (OT) and applied behavior analysis (ABA) to provide an environment that supports and nourishes personal growth, learning, empowerment, and self-determination.

Our ADT program at the Autism Acceptance Center (formerly the Autism Awareness Shop) offers a wide variety of structured activities, social interaction and skill-building opportunities that enrich the lives of adults with autism (our friends).  Our center-based adult day program offers structure and excitement for our friends who look forward to seeing each other and staff members each day.

Our program offers wonderful opportunities to explore new areas of interest or to expand on the ones that they already have. Each friend will have an individualized program focusing on their personal goals. There are many activities to engage in including:

• Arts & crafts
• Computer training
• Physical fitness
• Meal Planning and Cooking
• Money Management and Budgeting
• Reading/Writing/Academics
• Household Chores/Responsibilities
• Self-Care/Personal Appearance
• Music
• Vocational Skill Building
• Social Skills/Communication Skill Building
• Independent Living Skill Building
• Personal Safety Skill Building
• Behavior Strategy Skill Building
• Self-Advocacy

Our purpose is to find the activities within our Adult Day Training program that are right for each individual and meet goals that change their lives for the better.