INDEPENDENCE CENTER is based on the premise that each person is unique and that each person with learning disabilities poses a unique challenge for the professional working with him/her. Each young person’s neurological dysfunction, needs, style, personality, and coping mechanisms are essential ingredients for program planning. All skills are taught to maximize the individual’s capabilities to work on his/her own and all aspects of the program are individualized to incorporate the person’s unique needs.
Supportive Group Setting
Learning to be independent is best ‘taught’ by living away from home, in a group setting where the young adults gain the benefit of the peer group. Social skills and relationships are part of the everyday group living experience. Staff works with the young adults to get the feedback on their ability to live among others.
‘Hands-on’ Is The Best Way To Learn
All skills are taught in the apartments, as the young adults need to learn by doing. These concrete learning experiences are most beneficial, and replace the classroom learning of previous school years. Special teaching tools, such as a special cookbook and ‘recipes’ for cleaning are utilized.
Independent living skills are taught including budgeting and shopping as well as self improvement skills including health and fitness.
Learning Disabled LDPrograms Online.