FALL 2016
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Pine Tree Society’s Autism
Transition Program for teens and young
adults
Everything Apple
Talk with any parent of a child with autism and the topic of life
after high school is sure to come up. The thought of moving
from the highly supported and structured environment of school
to the world of adulthood is stressful and scary for parents.
Parents aren’t the only ones who worry about the next stage of
life. Transition to adulthood is a key stressor for young people
with autism as well.
The crisp fall air brings an abundance of ripe apples and offers
an ideal opportunity to practice useful life skills, all while
having fun. During this six week session, participants will learn
about the various health effects, uses for and ways of cooking
with apples.
Pine Tree Society’s Transition Program helps teens and young
adults with autism build the skills they need for a successful
future. Through a variety of fun, social activities outside of the
school environment, participants have an opportunity to:
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Connect with peers who share similar challenges
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Discover new abilities in center and community-based
settings
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Explore vocational interests through workplace visits and
community service
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Express emotion and develop skills that promote a
healthy mind, body and spirit
September 20 - October 25, 2016
Tuesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Participants will:
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Research apple recipes
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Discuss and practice kitchen safety
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Practice following directions
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Develop social skills and practice teamwork
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Meet new friends in a supportive environment
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Experience the FUN of apple picking (the group will take a
trip to a local apple orchard)!
Join this session for facilitated discussions and structured small
group activities and explore and uncover skills and talents that
you will use as you become an independent adult.
How Canning Preserves Foods
November 8 to December 13, 2016
Tuesdays, 3 - 5 pm
Almost everyone enjoys eating delicious jams and jellies but
not many people know how it is done. In this Autism Transition
Skill Builder session, we will learn all about canning. What is
canning and preserving? Why is it beneficial? How is it done?
Participants will:
Building skills while having fun in a
supportive environment
The Autism Transition Program is offered through Transition
Skill Builder sessions. Each session has a different theme.
Based on personal preferences, participants may choose
to attend one session - or all. During the school year, Skill
Builders meet each Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a six week
period. Over the summer, one week-long Skill Builder will be
offered.
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Explore how to get started in canning and preserving fruits
and berries
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Learn to create personalized packaging for gifts or sales
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Practice following directions
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Develop social skills and practice teamwork
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Meet new friends in a supportive environment
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Learn and practice marketing skills to promote product
The session will culminate in our own Canning Craft Sale! We
will sell our jams and jellies for the holidays and experience the
satisfaction of creating a marketable product.
To apply now, visit www.pinetreesociety.org
or contact Lillian Scenna, LSW, Career Development Services Manager at 386-5941