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Understanding Program Fit
A Transition Program for Young Adults Who Need More Time and Structure to Build Independence
OPTIONS is designed for young adults who have completed high school and can benefit from structured practice across academics, employment, communication, and independent living. The goal is to help each student build a personal and sustainable level of independence.
Fit Is More Important Than a Label
For Young Adults Who Are Capable of Growth but Not Yet Consistently Independent
Families often arrive at OPTIONS because the next step after high school has not matched the student’s actual readiness. The challenge may show up in college, employment, organization, communication, daily routines, or several areas at once.
- Needs structure to manage adult expectations consistently
- Benefits from direct instruction, coaching, and repeated real-world practice
- Is building readiness for college, employment, or both
- Needs stronger executive functioning, communication, or self-advocacy systems
- Needs practice managing apartment and community responsibilities
Explore Your Starting Point
Start With the Question Your Family Is Trying to Answer
What Comes After High School?
Explore the gap between graduation and reliable adult independence.
College Is Not Working
Understand why academic ability and college readiness are not always the same thing.
Is Independent Living Realistic?
Look at the routines and responsibilities that make independence sustainable.
Progressive Independence
Standard → Modified → Extension
Students move forward based on demonstrated readiness — not time alone. Expectations increase as direct support gradually decreases.
High Support · High Structure
Standard Phase
Students establish routines, learn how to use support effectively, and build foundational academic, vocational, communication, and daily living skills.
Shared Responsibility · Guided Independence
Modified Phase
Students take greater ownership of schedules, choices, follow-through, and responsibilities while continuing to receive coaching and oversight.
Independent Living · Supported Launch
Extension Phase
Students prepare to transition beyond OPTIONS by managing college, employment, wellness, and independent living with substantially reduced direct support.
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See How This Connects Across OPTIONS
Independence is built across connected environments. Explore the parts of the program most closely related to this topic.
Transition After High School
Explore a structured bridge after high school for young adults who need more practice with college, employment and independent living.
When College Is Not Working
Structured transition support for young adults who need stronger executive functioning, self-advocacy and independent living systems before or during college.
Independent Living Readiness
Understand the practical skills and consistent routines that support greater independence for young adults with learning disabilities.
Admissions
Explore student fit, readiness requirements, application steps and admissions for OPTIONS.
Start a Conversation
A Clearer Path Forward Starts With Understanding Fit
OPTIONS does not expect independence all at once. An admissions conversation is a practical first step to understand readiness, support needs, and whether the program aligns with your student.
Admissions Conversation
Begin with a confidential conversation focused on fit, not pressure.
Start a ConversationQuestions about readiness, timing, academics, living, or vocational pathways are welcome.
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