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    • Mission
    • Our Programs
      • Programs
      • Life Skills
      • Social Skills
      • Job Skills Training
    • Get Invovled
      • Volunteer or Donate
  • Mission
  • Our Programs
    • Programs
    • Life Skills
    • Social Skills
    • Job Skills Training
  • Get Invovled
    • Volunteer or Donate

Our Mission

Our mission is to help young adults/adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) transition into adulthood by teaching them the life skills necessary to achieve and maintain independence. 

Why does it Matter?

Significance of the Problem

  

Research suggests a strong correlation between self-determination and positive social and behavioral outcomes, regardless of the individual's disability (Carter et al., 2009). However, for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the process of developing self-determination is more challenging because the characteristics of ASD include impaired executive functions (Chou et al., 2017). As a result, many young adults with ASD prefer strict routines and feel discomfort in unfamiliar situations. These preferences often result in significant reliance on caregivers to get through a typical day's routines and events. Although beneficial in the short-term, research shows that dependence on caregivers limits the development of self-determination and contributes to the low rate of employment, independent living, and financial outcomes (Wehmeyer & Palmer, 2003).

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Board Members

Ramella Lee, BCBA-LBA

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Alex Gutierrez

Adriana Latrovalis, BCBA

Alex Gutierrez


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