New Horizons In Autism Inc

Programs: New horizons in autism, inc. Currently maintains 16 group home facilities that serve approximately 54 adults and children with autism. The global goal of the residential program is to create a setting which allows individuals the opportunity to develop relationships with their housemates and work together to learn to be more independent. The home also provides opportunities for socialization and opportunties to foster healthy relationships with both staff and peers. Each home is developed to ensure an enriching envrionment that meets the unique needs of each individual who resides there. We have found that when people with differing abilities live together, they compliment and learn from each other.

the day habilitation program is designed to teach individuals over the age of 21 functional skills that can be utilzied to obtain and maintain employment. This program currently serves approximately 87 individuals with autism or related disorders. Program participants are comprised of the residents of the new horizons group homes, as well as individuals arriving from their family's homes. A set of goals are created for each program participant to enhance individual capabilities and strengths, with the ultimate goal of employment.

the community integration program is a five-day per week community-based program for children with autism or related disorders. It currently serves approximately 15 children. This highly specialized program is a unique after-school curriculum, as it provides an extension of educational services with the goal of generalizing skills both in center and in the community. The program emphasizes teaching of daily living skills, communication, social skills as well as provides many various guided exposures to community experiences. The saturday program currently serves approximately 15 children at two ofthe facilities. The focus of the program is on community integration and socialization. Participants of the program enjoy structured, community-based programming.

the organization provides cash option respite funding to families referred by new jersey's department of human services, division of children and families (dcf). 125 individuals received cash options through this program. The in-home respite program refers individuals to the organization and new horizons in autism, inc. Provides a respite worker in the family's home up to 40 hours per month. The in-home repsite program had approximately 5 individuals at the end of the year.