ASCENT (Advocacy, Social Skills, Career Exploration and Transitions) is an afternoon social pragmatics and community life skills training program for persons with developmental disabilities age 14 to 22. We assist students to become competent in essential social and every day life skills. A combination of direct instruction and real world opportunities allow students to practice skills in typical community life settings. Our young adult staff are trained as mentors who model appropriate attitudes and expected behavior at all times with a focus on the individual interests of our young participants. Motivation to succeed occurs naturally based on emerging friendships in fun filled settings. We aim to:

• Increase students’ potential to be independent in post school adult life.
• Improve students’ capacity to act acceptably and responsibly.
• Motivate students to reach their post secondary school vision.
• Work with school districts to develop and implement post secondary IEP goals and objectives.

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For more information on this program please email Karen Manning at ascent@barrypricecenter.org or call 617-332-7477 ext. 220.