Summer 2024

Facilitating independence in adulthood for adolescents and young adults

Leveling up Your Conversation

Join Deirdre Flores, Speech Language Pathologist,  for an engaging and interactive experience where we’ll use a variety of games to enhance both your conversational skills and your friendships.

Whether you’re a seasoned chatterbox or someone who prefers listening more than speaking, this group offers a supportive environment where everyone can feel comfortable expressing themselves. Through fun and stimulating games, we’ll explore different conversational strategies, practice active listening, and develop valuable communication skills.

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm July 11th -August 1st Cost: $270

Pathway to Employment

Join Kelsey LaPrad, experienced Transition Coordinator, as she facilitates discussions and activities to help participants identify their career interests, strengths, and preferences. Participants will use self-determination and goal setting to create an individualized action plan for career development, employment goals, and explore job opportunities.

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm July 9th – July 30th Cost: $270

Tech for Independence: Enhancing Life Skills and Employability

Join Sarah Stanley, dynamic Special Educator, as she helps participants learn essential technological tools to enhance employment, executive functioning, community involvement, organization, life skills, budgeting, and transportation. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn how to leverage technology to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm July10th -July 31st Cost: $270

Adulting

Join our group of young adults as we tackle adulthood together, building friendships and connections. We talk about the stuff we face every day: work, responsibilities, social media, friendships, and dating. Together, we figure out what it means to be a grown-up in today’s world. Come join us as we support each other and form friendships along the way.

Two groups available:

Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm July10th -July 31st Cost: $270

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm

Building Conversation Skills: for Middle Schoolers

Dive into a world of LEGO creativity while mastering conversational skills, friendship building, and perspective taking. Join us as we build not only with LEGO bricks but also with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of friendships and conversations in the exciting journey of middle school and beyond. Whether it’s constructing imaginative worlds brick by brick or navigating real-life social situations, this group provides a supportive and fun environment for middle schoolers to explore, learn, and thrive. Every brick builds not only creations but also confidence and camaraderie.

Tuesdays 4:15-5:15pm July 9th -July 30th Cost: $270