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Integrated Transition Program

Date & Time: 
Saturday, December 10, 2022 10:00am to 12:00pm

The program will focus on the development of independent life skills, including self-advocacy, independent living, communication skills, and strategies for developing positive relationships. Sessions include a variety of community-based outings, during which participants will put a previously learned skill into action. Parents will participate in a simultaneous support group, as well as a weekly session debrief, in which the participants will engage parents in the skill learned that day. 
 
At this time, the program is designed for young adults that meet the following criteria (and who are not eligible for OPWDD services or OPWDD HCBS waiver programs, or who have the eligibility but are not receiving similar services):

Teen should:
Be between the ages of 14—21
Be able to communicate in English
Attend the group sessions (no more than 3 absences)
Be able to be in group setting with a facilitator support
 
Parent should:
Attend in person Saturday community activities
Provide IEP / evaluation to corroborate diagnosis 
Be able to speak either English or Spanish
Complete an application, including parental areas of needs & information
Se proveerá servicio de interpretación para padres que lo necesite
 
Accepted families will receive case management services in English and / or Spanish! 
Contact our intake line 212 643 2840 ext. 336 at any time between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to register for this program. For more information and to request an application,  please contact Paola Jordan at 212-643-2840 Ext. 305 or send an email to  autisminitiative@sinergiany.org.

This year we will continue meeting weekly via Zoom and we will have some community activities in person on selected Saturdays.
 
Virtual meetings: via Zoom, Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

November 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21
January, 4, 11, 18
February, 1, 8, 15
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29​

Community activities in person on selected Saturdays.
 
December 3, 10, 2022

January 21, 2023
March 4, 2023
April 1, 8, 2023​

Program eligibility is determined by a virtual interview and screening process.
Link for application: Integrated Transition Program for Young Adults ages 14 to 21, diagnosed with ASD, 2022-2023 (office.com)