AEI has partnered with the Taunton/Attleboro DDS Area Office to develop an innovative program that meets the needs of adults (22 and over) who are deemed Autism eligible through DDS/The Department.

This new program is geared toward young adults with a diagnosis of Autism who:

• were not in substantially separate classrooms
• received minimal supports in school
• are considered high masking 
• have a goal of increasing their social network
• have willingness and ability to engage with minimal staff support
• are unlikely to qualify for traditional adult day programs

The goal of the program is to expose participants to a potential social network and assist in building relationships which can carry on outside the scope of this program. Activities are identified and planned by program participants with minimal support from AEI staff and peer leader interns. Activities focus on three main categories, Social/Life Skills, Wellness and Employment. 

At each session, AEI offers an activity designed around the interests of participants as the central activity. These may include special interest discussion groups, pizza nights, movies etc. 

In addition to the main attraction, attendees will have the option to join a revolving set of skill building/special interest groups such as Job Club, Wellness Classes, Independent Living Skills Classes, Leadership and Peer Mentor development, and Autism Self Discovery groups.

For more information, please contact your Taunton/Attleboro DDS Autism Service Coordinator.