Adult Social and Life Skills
Continue working towards your life, social and career goals during the Adult Skills Class in Fall and Spring semesters. This evening program is a great option if you don’t need daily support, but want to continue developing skills and making new friends.
Weekly Learning Sessions
Adult Social Skills
Learning is a lifelong journey. During these weekly sessions we focus on maintaining and building social skills and independent-living skills. There is time built into each session to learn about a variety of topics with each participant having an individualized set of personal goals chosen by you and/or your support team. Every other session, participants work on food preparation, ending in a shared meal together. Through these sessions, we encourage each other to try new foods, connect with others, and enhance independence.
Thursdays | September 18-November 20
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ages 21+
Cost: $1000
- Director: Colleen Kelly, BCBA
- Phone: 610-660-2180
- Email: ckelly1@sju.edu
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The Kinney Center offers programming for all ages and ability levels. Due to our training model, individuals may not be accommodated if intensive behavioral support is required. This includes but is not limited to severe aggressive behaviors or intensive self-injury. If you are unsure if your child will qualify, it is recommended to submit their most recent behavior intervention plan and up to date behavioral data for review. Families may be requested to come in for an observational visit per behavioral review.
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The Kinney Center’s unique staffing model is inspired by our two-fold mission to serve individuals affected by autism while training students studying to work in the field. Most programs are staffed 1-to-1 by undergraduate students, known as Kinney SCHOLARS. SCHOLARS receive two weeks of intensive training upon acceptance into their role, have all relevant clearances from the state, and are both CPR and CPI certified. In addition, Graduate Assistants within related fields manage the team of SCHOLARS, meeting on a weekly basis to discuss skill progress and suggested teaching activities. Ultimately the program is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from our full time staff. The BCBA’s roles include training and supervising SCHOLARS in skill teaching procedures and behavioral interventions. The program manager is available to complete functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students that present behavioral concerns during the program.
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Adult Skills is held in the Kinney Center, which is located in Connelly Hall, Room 250 (#85 on the Campus Map). Parking is available in Berwick lot off of City Avenue & Upper Duperreault Lot off of Latches Lane (between #82 and #88 on the Campus Map.
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In the case of inclement weather that causes program cancellation, sessions will not be rescheduled due to time and space restrictions. Outdoor programs have an alternative indoor space available if needed. Make sure to update your profile with a valid email and cell phone number to ensure you receive up to the minute information.
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Due to the educational component of the Kinney Center, at various times, students enrolled in the autism major, minor or certificate program will be observing programs as part of their coursework.