The ASAP program provides targeted training to young adults transitioning from high school, post-high school programs, or individuals seeking support to become more independent. The goal of the program is to develop life skills, appropriate social behaviors, and basic vocational aptitude to promote independence. Although designed to prepare support individuals as they join the Autistry Comprehensive Adult Program, the Autistry Skills Adaptation Program also prepares individuals for other vocational or education programs. 

Adaptive Skills Training is provided by experienced and educated trainers with Occupational Therapy, Mental Health/Psychology and Special Education backgrounds. 

This support is layered onto the Adult Program with students starting in a 2 day/week Core Workshop and their schedule is expanded as we get to know them and they express an interest in attending other parts of the program. 

For most students, Adaptive Skills Training support is reduced or faded as they achieve their goals, with a focus on supporting students as they gain skills and independently access coping skills, self-regulation tools, and establish routines.  We have found that almost all our students continue to benefit from a limited amount of AST support that can be ramped up during times of transition or acute mental health needs.

Admission Process 

We conduct an initial 1-hour intake interview to assess whether the participant is an appropriate fit for the program and whether the program meets the participant's needs and personal goals.  Acceptance into the Autistry Skills Adaptation Program is based on the following criteria:

• Have no current dangerous or self-harming behaviors 

• Have a desire to move toward greater personal independence

• Able to respond (either verbally or non-verbally) to spoken directions

Autistry Skills Adaptation Program is supported by the Golden Gate Regional Center as an Adaptive Skills Training Program (Service Code 605).  ASAP is also available as a private pay program to those who are not clients of GGRC.

 For more information contact:      

Autistry Studios
448 Du Bois Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-1037 or info@autistry.com