Adolescent Services

Stepping Forward is our adolescent center and community based treatment program serving consumers from ages 12 – 22. The program is designed to increase independence within the home, work and community utilizing the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis.

The treatment plan is developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) in conjunction with their Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals identified by the family, school district, and SBSA assessment team.

In addition, assessments and interviews are conducted prior to determine the family’s goals for employment and future living placement.

The core of the program is designed around the following domains:

Communication with adults and peers, using any of the following methods

Vocalizations
Picture Exchange Communication System®
American Sign Language
Electronic Communication Devices

Life Skills

Self monitoring
Cooking
Cleaning
Hygiene
Laundry

Leisure and Social Skills

Exercise and physical education
Video and computer games
Scrapbooking, gardening, and other recreational activities
Games – physical and board or card games

Vocational Skills

Filling purchase orders
Stocking
Office tasks
Landscaping
Janitorial tasks
Computer skills
Recycling

Functional Academic Skills

Reading
Writing/Typing
Math

Community Outings

Riding public transportation
Purchasing items in a general store
Grocery shopping
Participating in recreational activities within the community
Meals in the community; restaurants and fast-food
Doctor, dentist, haircut, and related visits
SBSA hosted teen nights, movie nights, and related activities

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