Transition Academy

The LifeWorks Transition Academy is a structured, two-year certificate program that empowers young adults with autism and other learning differences to successfully transition to lives of independence, self-direction, and employment.

Our participants receive classroom instruction as well as real-life training experiences in their apartment, in the community, and on the job.  Our instructors use the proven Learn4Independence® curriculum.  Participants take part in 32 semester-length courses.  The curriculum is taught over four semesters during the Fall and Spring of Year 1 and Year 2. Each course is 17 weeks in length and covers a variety of crucial skill-building areas, including:

Work

Finances

Safety

Relationships

Nutrition

Identity

Community

Health Solutions

Etiquette

Transportation

Living On My Own

During the summer months, when not at work or volunteering, participants engage in a variety of enrichment activities and an eight-week group course using the PEERS® for Young Adults curriculum.  This is a nationally recognized, evidenced-based curriculum designed for teaching social skills to young adults with Autism as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges.