Home 5C
For the individuals living on Home 5C, learning to live comfortably with their peers, promoting independence, socialization and community integration are major focal points. Many of these individuals have trans-disciplinary programs that combine communication and behavioral training. Most of the individuals possess basic daily living skills and many have self-help training programs. One side of the home is devoted to individuals with pica behaviors.
Program Focus:
- Refinement and further development of daily living skills is emphasized
- Becoming competent in appropriate leisure time activities is practiced
- The development of appropriate peer interactions is encouraged
- Individuals receive training to communicate wants and needs most effectively
- Developing socially acceptable behaviors in a variety of settings is stressed