MISSION STATEMENT

We believe in promoting the independence and individuality of people with special needs. Our goal at Casement and Associates and the Kid Connection is to provide therapeutic and educational services for persons with special needs to help them become as independent and self sufficient as possible. We strive to improve upon our clients socially appropriate behavior and life skills so that they can better adapt and function in the community, at home and beyond. We also strive to promote community understanding, acceptance and respect of people with special needs.

Social community and general life skills program for children with special needs.

Ages 6-21

All ability levels

Training in educational and functional skills

Build confidence and independence

Trained staff

Variety of activities

Work closely with parents and schools

Help establish skills for success in schools, community and home

Design short and long term goals as well as behavioral plans

Track success with regular reports

Structured and positive learning environment

Dr. casement provides supervision and guidance to qualified adult volunteers from local universities and private rehabilitation agencies who provide additional interaction and modelir behaviors with the children. Our sensational group of teen volunteers donate their time to provide the “Connection” to age appropriate games and activities, and are an invaluable resource for the program.

Skills requested by parents for training may include, but are not limited to:

1. Social skills training
2. Greetings and introductions
3. Making friends
4. Turn-taking and sharing
5. Manners
6. Practical life skills
7. Hygiene
8.Grooming
9. Coping skills
10. Basic communication skills
11. Vocational skills
12. Academic skills
13. Community skills

Therapeutic modalities employed include:

1. Behavioral management strategies
2. Positive behavioral support
3. Video training modules
4. Home behavior plans

ACTIVITIES

1. Swimming
2. Bowling
3. Trips to the mountains
4. Local museums
5. Trips to the mall
6. Zoo
7. Parks
8. Using light rail and bus systems

We are happy to provide information and answer questions you may have regarding:

1. Admission and registration
2. Cost
3. Behavior management policies
4. Emergency procedures
5. Transportation
6. Field trips
7. Hours of operation
8.Early release policies during inclement weather