STRW
11 – Young Adults (18 and up)
15 Week Program – Call for Pricing
Perspectives is setting a new benchmark in support services by being the first facility in the United States to offer the innovative “Surviving and Thriving in the Real World” (STRW) program. Developed by Dr. Amie Duncan, PhD.
Skills for Life is the first community provider in the country to offer Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW), which is the only evidence-based intervention that targets life skills in autistic adolescents! Over the course of the 15-week STRW intervention, both teens and their parent/caregiver identify life skills to work on and then collaborate to set realistic, doable goals for building essential life skills such as personal hygiene, cleaning, doing laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, and managing money. Studies have consistently found that teens gain 2-4 years of life skills after completing the STRW intervention and identifying the strategies that they can use as they continue to build skills into adulthood. Further, caregivers report decreased stress and increased emotional well-being after the intervention. Perspectives clearly understand the need to target the development of age-appropriate life skills so that autistic individuals in Northern Kentucky can meet their goals related to college, work, independent living, and community!
Overview of STRW Intervention
- Personal hygiene and self-care skills
- Morning Routine
- Cleaning one’s bedroom
- Doing Laundry
- Cooking in the microwave and kitchen safely
- Cooking in the oven. Mixing and measuring ingredients
- Cooking on the stove and cleaning the kitchen
- Grocery shopping
- Understanding the cost of items and making purchases
- Using a checking and savings account
- Budgeting for purchases
- Budgeting for an event
- Graduation. Evaluation whether DLS goals were met and looking ahead and setting future goals
PEERS® Social Skills
11-13 Year Old
14-17 Year Old
Young Adult (18 and up)
16 Week Program – Call for Pricing
PEERS® for Adolescents
Teens will learn about:
- Using social media and online platforms to develop and maintain friendships
- Conversational Skills
- Using humor appropriately
- Being a good sport
- Handling disagreements
- Handling teasing and bullying
PEERS® for Young Adults
Young adults will learn about:
- Social media and online platforms to develop and maintain friendships
- Conversational Skills
- Electronic Communication
- Dating Skills
- Organizing get-togethers
- Handling disagreements
- Handling dating pressures
Prerequisites:
- 30 Minute Intake Phone Call
- 1-Hour In-Person Screening
Perspectives Membership
11-13 Year Old
14-17 Year Old
Young Adult (18 and up)
Call for Pricing
Membership Includes:
- Various program opportunities per month (2-hour programs)
- (1) Saturday, three-hour event per month)
- Quarterly family events
Program follows Kentucky state academic standard and/or are evidence-based, including, but not limited to:
- Kitchen skills
- Social skills
- Life skills
- Job skills
- Social opportunities
- On-site experiences
- Off-site experiences
Memberships also includes:
- Individualized plans
- Detailed progress monitoring
- Family progress meetings
- Family resources and supportive community
Prerequisites:
- 30 Minute Intake Phone Call
- 1-Hour In-Person Screening
Healthy Relationships
6 Week Program; 90 Minute Classes
Program – Call for Pricing
Designed to support autistic teens and young adults in developing essential healthy living habits for their personal well-being & social success focusing on creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment, participants will explore topics that promote safety, autonomy, healthy relationships.
- Online Safety: Learn how to recognize red flags, protect personal information, and navigate social media and the internet with confidence and boundaries.
- Sexual Education: Understand the basics of human development, hygiene, healthy relationships, and making informed choices.
- Understanding Consent: Learn what consent means, how to recognize it, and how to both give and receive it in respectful, age-appropriate ways.
Class Features:
- Visual supports and social stories tailored for neurodiverse learners
- Group discussions and role-plays to build real-life skills
- A supportive, judgment-free space to ask questions and build self-awareness
Goal is for participants to have a stronger understanding of how to care for their bodies, protect themselves, and engage in respectful, safe relationships.
L.A.U.N.C.H.
Getting Ready To Work!
14-17 Year Olds
Young Adults 18 and up
Prerequisites:
30-Minute Intake Phone Call
One-Hour In-Person Screening.
L – Learning about yourself and others
A – Applying and asking questions
U – Understanding the workplace
N – Navigating work tasks
C – Communicating with others
H – Heading towards employment
L.A.U.N.C.H: helps individuals explore their personal strengths, identify career and job interests, and teaches necessary job readiness skills needed to transition towards employment.
Program offers job training and career development, along with individualized coaching opportunities including mock interviews.
Connections After-School Skills
10 Month Program
2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
11-15 Year Olds
Call for Pricing
Social Skills Intervention
- Small-group sessions that help children learn and practice important social skills like turn-taking, handling conflict, and making and keeping friends.
Social Opportunities & Social Stories
- We create fun, guided opportunities for students to interact with peers and practice real-life social situations. Social Stories help children understand expectations and routines through simple, visual storytelling.
Structured After-School Program
- A safe, supportive space after school where students receive help with homework, engage in fun activities, and continue to build social skills—all under the supervision of certified, highly trained staff.
Small Peer Groups
- Children are grouped by age to ensure social activities are developmentally appropriate and engaging. These groups help kids build confidence and make meaningful peer connections.
Prerequisites:
- 30-Minute Intake Phone Call
- One-Hour In-Person Screening