If anyone wants to read about our Policies and behavior management guidelines, please feel free to check it out on our WEBSITE. Before we accept any teen or adult in our programs, they are interviewed to ensure our programs are a good match for their child. Parents sign a registration form clarifying the requirements for participation in our groups. An example of our intake forms can be found HERE. Should a student not be able to participate in our groups, we try our best to accommodate, assist and work towards a solution, occasionally and thankfully rarely, our group(s) are not suited to all students. To remain in a program where a student is not thriving is a complete disservice to the child.
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Program Fit & Participation RequirementsOur programs are designed for neurodivergent students (ASD Level 1 / ADHD) who are able to participate independently in a group-based setting with minimal support.
This includes students who can: • engage in reciprocal conversation with peers and staff • follow verbal direction without ongoing one-to-one support • manage transitions between activities and environments • tolerate community environments (public transit, busy streets, malls, outdoor walking, summer weather) • self-regulate when frustrated, overwhelmed, or disappointed • advocate for their needs with minimal assistance Important ConsiderationsOur program is not designed for students who require one-to-one support or who have moderate to substantial support needs (ASD Level 2 or Level 3) in areas such as communication, behavior, mobility, or daily functioning. This is not about inclusion. It reflects the structure and staffing of our program. We operate in small groups, often in community settings, where staff support multiple students at once. Because of this, we are not able to safely provide: • one-to-one supervision or care • ongoing behavioral intervention or de-escalation support • individualized mobility assistance across multiple locations Our program is a social and life skills environment, not a behavior management or therapeutic program. 
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