Adult Program

Our Adult Program was founded in 1985 and has evolved over the years and now serves 50 clients participating in a wide range of engaging and enriching activities throughout the day. We believe in creating ample opportunities for continued learning to support our adults under the Morgan Autism Center model.

Our Adult Program is designed with a 3:1 client-to-staff ratio. Clients range in age from 22 to 60 years old. Each day follows a predictable schedule with various activities that rotate on a weekly basis. Though we maintain the 3:1 ratio throughout the day, we often have groups of 6 or 9 clients working on the same activity. Staff are trained to teach functional and social skills to our clients throughout the day. Our clients rotate between staff and spend time with different groups of their peers.

Behavioral Philosophy

Our program follows the Morgan Autism Center Model, with a focus on respectful and positive interactions. Though all of our clients have behavioral challenges, our staff and directors work to provide the support and individualized guidance required to enable all participants to be successful and remain safe. We pride ourselves on knowing our clients well and providing support in a proactive way. Staff members do not use limit setting language such as “no,” “stop,” or “I don’t like that.” We believe that positive interactions lead to the creation of an environment that is respectful and dignified. Please see our Who We Are page for more information.

Activities

Activities are designed to be meaningful and accessible to the range of abilities of each client. Simplified directions, visuals, schedule review, and physical or modeling support are just some of the ways we adapt activities to be achievable and enjoyable for all. Each participant has the prerogative to choose from the activities that are available, though we encourage routine participation to develop skills and meaningful relationships.

Our program is constantly evolving based on the interests of our current group of clients and the different skills and perspectives of our talented staff members. Activities are designed to maintain and reinforce academic foundations that have been developed in the client’s previous school program.

Regularly Scheduled Activities Include:

Gardening
Academic maintenance
Puzzles
Art Projects
Interactive games
Cooking
Pre-vocational skills development

Volunteer Program

We host community volunteers on a regular basis from private schools and colleges. Groups of our clients spend time with these visitors enjoying some of the activities listed above. These interactions create special connections between participants, and help to advance our mission of community integration.

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What People Are Saying About Us

Azalea started at Morgan Autism Center when she was 6 years old. She’d previously been in classes that we’re not at all suitable. Within weeks of joining MAC, she started to transform. She opened up, laughed more, communicated better, and showed more affection. She is in a place where she is accepted and loved for who she is. What a gift!

The level of acceptance, inclusion and coping with the effects of disabilities at Morgan Autism Center is phenomenal!

Margaret Pfister
Parent of Adult Program client Ellen
Margaret Pfister
Parent of Adult Program client Ellen
Azalea started at Morgan Autism Center when she was 6 years old. She’d previously been in classes that we’re not at all suitable. Within weeks of joining MAC, she started to transform. She opened up, laughed more, communicated better, and showed more affection. She is in a place where she is accepted and loved for who she is. What a gift!

"At Morgan Autism Center, we don't stick out; we blend in. I can't begin to express to each of you how nice it is to simply blend in and be accepted and loved unconditionally. The Morgan Autism Center staff and community gives our family this gift and we are so grateful to each of them and the donors who make this happen for our family and families like ours."

Daren Tuchman
Parent of Adult Program client Jack
Daren Tuchman
Parent of Adult Program client Jack
Azalea started at Morgan Autism Center when she was 6 years old. She’d previously been in classes that we’re not at all suitable. Within weeks of joining MAC, she started to transform. She opened up, laughed more, communicated better, and showed more affection. She is in a place where she is accepted and loved for who she is. What a gift!

"I am very proud to be connected with Morgan Autism Center, an organization where people give their hearts and time to help others have a happy, fulfilling

George Ratermann
President of Ratermann Manufacturing,
George Ratermann
President of Ratermann Manufacturing,

The level of acceptance, inclusion and coping with the effects of disabilities at Morgan Autism Center is phenomenal!

Margaret Pfister
Parent of Adult Program client Ellen

"At Morgan Autism Center, we don't stick out; we blend in. I can't begin to express to each of you how nice it is to simply blend in and be accepted and loved unconditionally. The Morgan Autism Center staff and community gives our family this gift and we are so grateful to each of them and the donors who make this happen for our family and families like ours."

Daren Tuchman
Parent of Adult Program client Jack

"I am very proud to be connected with Morgan Autism Center, an organization where people give their hearts and time to help others have a happy, fulfilling

George Ratermann
President of Ratermann Manufacturing,
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