REAL LIFE & STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE

 Customized in-home life skill programs for children and teens

STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE & REAL LIFE  help our children/youth develop daily living and critical thinking skills to enable them to become more independent, participating members of their families and communities

Both programs provide private instruction and coaching in real life settings in the client’s home and community. Programs are customized for each child/teen and are developed after consultation and in collaboration with the family.

The programs are based on the principles that we have developed and found to be successful in our STEPS programs over thirty years:

  • When children develop skills to become more self-sufficient and more in  control over their lives  behavioural  issues often decrease
  • Taking on responsibility in a family or a social or community group increases feelings of success and self worth
  • The development of critical thinking skills is a necessary foundation for the successful acquisition of all other skills
  • Given opportunity and support there is always the potential for everyone to grow and improve beyond their current level of ability and independence

STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE

For children ages 4-10

Provides progressive skill development to ensure the success that motivates children to become more independent

  • Developing more independence in daily self care and organization
  • Making choices and decisions
  • Choosing activities and engaging in them independently
  •  Becoming responsible for chores and tasks within the home
  • Participating in daily physical activity for health
  • Learning about the community – how to navigate, becoming familiar with and using community services and programs

REAL LIFE

For youth 11 years and up, teens and young adults

Offers coaching and support that enables teens to develop practical tools to navigate the teen years  and to make the successful transition to adult life:

  • Organizing day to day life – developing effective daily habits and routines
  • Taking on more responsibilities within the household
  • Managing relationships and social situations
  • Developing interests and hobbies that can engage them throughout their lives
  • Managing stress and staying healthy and active
  • Participating in the community by utilizing community resources and contributing to the community (ie volunteer work)

For further program details please contact Laura Hunter at 416-771-2217