Together we are working towards…

“A future that gives neurodiverse individuals a chance to achieve their dreams and live the lives they deserve without discrimination.” ~ Hunter Oliver


“Freedom to use our preferred method of communication without intervention or scrutiny from others. Changing the average understanding of how our brains and bodies operate generates an understanding of how to respect us.” ~ Macrae Chittum


“The massive shift in perceptions often held about people that have motor differences that suggest we can’t learn or love the way a neurotypical can. We want to be accepted in the community without judgment or discrimination.” ~ Jack Maynard

Program Goals: Complete Transition Support using S2C

College Bound Academy – preparing college-bound students and supporting them throughout their college experience. 

  1. Letterboard/keyboard fluency

  2. College Prep Course 

  3. Taking tests using S2C – PERT, ACT, FSA, Multiple Choice 

  4. Enrolling in online college courses – attending classes at SPC for an associate degree

  5. Writing essays

  6. Tutoring – reading, writing, math

  1. Career 

    1. Aptitude testing

    2. Job skills and awareness – presentations by local employers and field trips to places of employment

    3. OTJ Training (using Vocational Rehab)

  2. Independence 

    1. Gaining independent life skills

    2. Cleaning/cooking/laundry

    3. Travel – walking or accessing transportation safely 

    4. Group projects 

    5. Safety – law enforcement presentations

  3. Inclusion 

    1. Community involvement – frequent local stores, restaurants, and parks

    2. Social inclusion – coaching in the moment

    3. Community events – raise the profile of our group by visibly participating in community events 

  4. Growth through Training 

    1. Training CRPs

    2. Coaching families

    3. Develop ‘substitute’ practitioners

Additional services may be offered via contract employees:

  • Movement/OT – offered as a group and 1:1 session available through contract employees

  • Health/Nutrition Education

  • Art projects, Music therapy

  • Vocational training 

Program Prerequisites

Age 18 and up – this program is for young adults wanting to continue their education.

  1. Group ready – students should be familiar with group situations, prepared to participate, and comfortable sitting and spelling for extended periods of time. 

  2. Spellers – students must be open and fluent on the letterboards before starting the program full-time. We will work with your student 1:1 to accomplish this before integrating with the larger group. 

  3. Independence – students must be able to complete functions of daily living independently

    1. Bathroom – initiate and go to the restroom without any assistance

    2. Eating – get their lunch and snacks to eat throughout the day

Cleaning/chores – all students will learn chores to assist with cleaning up after themselves and help clean the Center.