The Care and Keeping of Home: How Executive Function Skills Aid in Daily Living

• By: Alissa Cappelleri, MAT New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching
• March 26th, 2021
• executive function, executive function skills, flexibility, independence, independent living, planning, prioritization, schedule, Spring 2021 Issue, time management
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Navigating independent living requires balancing responsibilities and monitoring oneself. All individuals must strike that balance that makes the most sense for them and their lifestyle regardless of neurodiversity. To execute daily living tasks, one must self-start and sustain motivation...

A Scaffolded Approach to Supporting Individuals with Autism in the Community

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Krista Di Gregorio The Threshold Program at Lesley University
• March 26th, 2021
• community, employment, independence, independent living, post-secondary support, scaffolding, Spring 2021 Issue, students, support services, transition program, unemployment, vocational training, young adults
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The outcomes for young adults with ASDs are well-known and well-documented. Without intervention young adults with ASD fail to reach basic young adult milestones in terms of independent living, employment, and social and romantic relationships. “Research suggests 70% of individuals with ASD will...

Finding Home: Creating a Home that Supports the Individual

• By: Becky Lipnick Vista Life Innovations
• March 26th, 2021
• community, community living, friends, friendships, home, housemates, housing, independence, independent living, life skills instruction, social gatherings, Spring 2021 Issue, transition
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Many young adults dread being asked, “What are you going to do after high school?” And this is especially true for those with autism and other disabilities. For many individuals with autism or other disabilities, it can be a big step to leave their family home. Some choose to attend a...