27th Annual Texas Autism Conference

In an effort to keep our students off the couch after high school graduation, Gateway Academy has created a program as part of the graduation requirements from our high school. Each step provides the student and family a framework of support and guidance through the challenges of establishing independence in young adulthood. Attention to training for skill acquisition, expectations for frequent social course corrections and close connection to a supportive adult are common accountability components along with vocational coaches. Learning to “recover well” from challenges, increasing vocational opportunities prior to graduation, and expanding social programming significantly foster early adult productivity and reduce opportunities for isolation. -----CEU Code TCOUC01-----