FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC/ LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Participants receive daily instruction in functional reading, math and computer skills; with each area emphasizing skill generalization to home and community environments.
VOCATIONAL SKILLS
Opportunities for job skills and paid employment at the center, as well as in our community. Volunteer skill development and instilling the spirit of volunteerism.
MOBILITY/ COMMUNITY INTERGRATION
Exploring and learning to utilize community resources; learning to access and use public transportation. Experiencing hands-on learning through participation in community activities. Developing independence to navigate ones community.
RECREATION/ LEISURE/ ARTS - COMMUNITY SERVICE
Exploring the arts, developing recreational and leisure interests. Activities and interests to generalize for home.
PERSONAL SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY/ ADVOCACY
Participants and staff identify arousal levels and the ability to promote appropriate behavior in their everyday environments. Individualized and group instruction, consultation, use of PECS and augmentative language devices and systems. Participants develop pragmatic personal and interpersonal skills by learning to develop mature relationships with friends, family, employers, etc.
ATHLETICS & SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Participate as a member of a TEAM. Exercise and the opportunity to train and participate in Special Olympic Athletics.
HEALTH/
NUTRITION
Participate in
L.I.F.E. Healthy Living, which includes meal planning, cooking and
healthy choices. Participation in DLC Plant Growth and Horticulture, Community
Gardening and the Sensory Garden Trail.
MUSIC,
MIND/ BODY WELLNESS
Self-esteem
is the by-product of this self-expression. Through music and wellness, it is
our wish to instill self-esteem and self-expression for all students here at
Diamond Learning Center.
