Independence, self-determination, and personal growth are the cornerstones of the Young Adult Program at TCI.

We give our young adult students the tools they need to become as independent as possible through integrated, community-based learning opportunities designed to support skill generalization. Our goal is to ensure a seamless transition from the security of the school environment to the adult world of increased choice and self-direction.

Our Young Adult Program offers students aged 18 -21 a full day program supporting transition into adulthood. We use principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Differentiated Instruction, and Universal Design for Learning. Our state-approved curriculum emphasizes the skill sets our students need to live, work and socialize within their communities. Our students graduate with the necessary linkages to post-secondary supports.

We offer:

• Small classes (7-12 students in each class)
• Student to staff ratio of 3:1
• Speech, Clinical, Behavioral services
• Psychological and Psychiatric Consultations
• Life Skills and Career Education classes
• Career Development Workshops
• Community-Based Work Experiences
• Community-Based Instruction
• Travel Training with New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP)
• Social Skills in the Workplace
• Comprehensive Transition Planning
• Consultation Services with Community Personnel Services
• Adult Education Evening Classes
• Evidence-based Teaching Strategies
• Evening workshops for parents and family provided by experts in the field of autism, special education, applied behavior analysis (ABA) and more