EmpowerU
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09/25/2024
5:30pm-7:00pm
What is
Children with autism and other learning disabilities often face significant challenges in learning life skills such as.... They may struggle to keep up with the unspoken rules of the environment, the pace of instruction, navigate social interactions, or cope with sensory overload. As a result, these children and teens grow up to be unprepared for life's many challenges leading to low-confidence, depression, disengagement, and a lack of growth.
Our brand new EmpowerU Program is an 8-week after school program that is designed to provide group education on functional life skills for teens aged 12-16 to help learn, grow, and encourage their independence so that they will be more confident and successful in navigating their day to day life.
Features
Program Overview
Group Learning
Skills will be taught in a group setting (12-16 teens) which can help promote social skills and foster learning among peers.
Functional Approach
Academics are important, but in EmpowerU we take a more functional and practical approach to ensure that what they learn will carry over in their daily life and provide them the ability to thrive in their surrounding environments.
Confidence & Independence
By focusing on making these learners independent, we empower students to develop the confidence and independence. Our goal is to ensure every child reaches their full potential and has success in the real world.
Parent Training
We provide intense and ongoing parent training for all parents to help build confidence within themselves so they can be great teachers and models for their teens. We will train parents to pre-teaching lessons and oversee the carryover activities. Our therapists will always be there for any additional support or questions!
Generalization of Skills
By providing carryover activities for what they learn here with us, we can work together with parents to ensure that these skills are generalized by our teens in their real day-to-day lives. Individualized carryover activities will be assigned weekly and with the hope that they will become a permanent aspect of the teen's life with repetition and consistency.
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Purpose
The purpose of Empower U is to equip teens with the essential life skills they need to navigate the challenges of daily living with confidence and independence. By focusing on practical, hands-on learning experiences, Empower U prepares young individuals for real-world situations, ensuring they are capable and self-reliant as they transition into adulthood.
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Mission Statement
Empower U is committed to fostering independence, confidence, and practical life skills in teens aged 12-16. Through a structured and supportive environment, we provide hands-on education in areas such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and personal safety, enabling teens to become self-sufficient and prepared for the demands of adult life. Our mission is to empower every participant with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive independently and confidently in all aspects of life.
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Vision Statement
Our vision is to see a generation of empowered, self-reliant teens who possess the life skills necessary to navigate the complexities of adulthood with ease. We aspire to be a leading program in life skills education, recognized for our commitment to transforming the lives of young individuals by equipping them with the confidence and capabilities they need to achieve personal and professional success.
