Curriculum
Our team of Credentialed Special Education Teachers and Board Certified Behavior Analyst have developed a unique Whole Life approach to our learning programs. This method encompasses a multifaceted educational experience that focuses on our 5-Pillars of personal development. The curriculum is based on empirical academic research that shows students experience the deepest most genuine learning when they take part in the development of their program plans.
5-Pillars of Personal Development
Person Centered Planning:
At the heart of the Abilities Unlimited service model is the Individualized Support Plans, that incorporate areas of development that are personally meaningful to each person served. Our Initial 30-day assessments will systematically evaluate each individuals target strengths and deficits, to create custom tailored support plans that is focused on rapid rates of development and growth. Whether your goal is to make friends, go to college, or get a job, Abilities Unlimited puts the steering wheel in your hands to choose your route. Learn More..
Naturalistic Teaching Strategies
Our Community Immersion Program capitalizes on classroom lesson plans, by incorporating ample amount of Community Based Instruction (CBI). This ensures each student is gaining valuable hands on experiences, and gives opportunities to learn socially appropriate behaviors within the context of ordinary life circumstances. Learn More..
Competitive Integrated Employment
Our vocational training program offers a 3-stage approach to developing the necessary skills to acquire and maintain competitive integrated employment. Learn More...
Classroom Workshops: Academic classes that covers everything from career planning, to writing a resume, to passing your first interview!!
Volunteer Internships: Working with local non-profit organizations to gain invaluable work experiences that prepare us for future employment.
Competitive Integrated Employment: Focuses on participants gaining paid employment at wages equal to non-disable coworkers.
Healthy Social Relationships
We want each student to learn and grow within a nurturing environment filled with ample opportunities for social development. Our social skills program offers an array of therapies to help develop :
Communication and Speech
Self-Advocacy
Conflict Resolution Skills
Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Cultural Diversity
Appropriate social boundaries & behavior
Independent Living Skills
Giving the individuals we serve the confidence they need to be independent members of their community is paramount to all we do. Our Independent Living Skills program focuses on creating healthy well balanced lives by encompassing curriculum that focuses on:
Health and Nutrition
Personal Finance
Community and Travel Safety
Maintaining a Home
Self Care and Hygiene Skills
Shopping and Purchasing on a Budget
Restaurant Etiquette Training.