Transitional Services (15-21 years)
It’s never too soon to start thinking about the future. Whether your child is college-bound, entering the workforce or not sure what is next, the Kinney Center has a program to meet their transitional needs.
Social and Life Skills
During these weekly sessions, we focus on building and generalizing social and life skills. Each week follows a different theme, from personal finance to perspective taking, we aim to cover a broad range of real-life scenarios. Additionally, time is set aside to focus on an individualized set of personal goals chosen by you and/or your support team. Participants also benefit from practicing essential work readiness skills in a structured, supported environment. This program aims to encourage each other to meet new peers, build confidence in social settings, and enhance independence.
Transitional Social Skills
Tuesdays | 6-8 PM | Ages 15-21
January 27-April 7
Price: $500
- Director: Alyssa Hernandez, BCBA
- Phone: 610-660-2169
- Email: ahernand@sju.edu
Day Services
High school students who are vocationally bound can spend part, or all of their day at the Kinney Center discovering their passions, and developing the skills and experience needed to hold independent employment.
Discover Your PATH
The Discover your PATH program (Preparing Autistic Teens for Higher education) is a comprehensive transitional program designed to support autistic high school students in developing the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. This program offers two flexible participation options—a Summer Intensive Program and a Semester-Based Program—allowing students and families to select the format that best meets their needs, schedules, and stage of college readiness.
Research demonstrates that job activities that encourage independence reduce autism symptoms and increase daily living skills.