Programs

Training Architecture

Three tiers. One destination: Employment.

Tier 3

Specialized Pathways

For participants with higher technical aptitude — advanced certification programs including pathways to the Certified Direct Care Worker (CDCW) credential and Michigan state certification.

Health & Direct Care (CDCW certification)
Electronic Health Records documentation
Fitness & Wellness instruction
Advanced technical specializations

Tier 1

Pre-Vocational Task Box Systems

Building the foundational motor and cognitive skills needed for any work environment. Uses "Task Boxes" and TEACCH Bins to develop stamina, accuracy, and confidence.

Assembly & Disassembly tasks
Classification & Sorting
Packaging and inventory
Errorless learning for confidence building

Tier 2

Industry-Specific Simulated Tracks

Participants choose from 13 real-world industry simulations, each designed around sensory-friendly environments and task analysis methodology.

Food service & hospitality
Office & library administration
Facilities maintenance
Renewable energy & solar
Physical fitness assistance

Life Skills Curriculum

Building the whole person, not just the worker

Real independence requires more than job skills. Our four-domain life skills curriculum addresses every dimension of adult life — from managing a home to navigating the community safely.

🌆 Community & Financial Literacy

Bridging home to community — safety, self-sufficiency, and financial independence in public spaces. The skills to navigate the real world confidently.

Transportation & Travel
Money Management
Grocery Shopping
Executive Functioning

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🏠 Foundational Life Skills

Mastery of daily routines in a simulated home environment — our "Skills Site." Covers the fundamentals of independent adult living.

Personal Care & Hygiene
Home Upkeep
Meal Preparation
Health Maintenance

🧠Social-Emotional Intelligence

The "hidden curriculum" of adult life — reading social cues, managing sensory triggers, responding to emergencies, and staying safe online.

Interpersonal Relationships
Self-Regulation
Emergency Response
Digital Safety

💼 Vocational Readiness

The "soft skills" employers cite as critical gateways to long-term job success — professionalism, communication, and ADA self-advocacy rights.

Workplace Professionalism
Communication Scripts
Job Search Mastery
Self-Advocacy & ADA Rights

Address

30150 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, MI 48150

Contacts

313-528-8476
info@autism-connect.org

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