Adolescent/ Young Adults
Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities: Transitioning to Adulthood
At Flare Therapy, we are dedicated to supporting teenagers and young adults with disabilities as they navigate the transition into adulthood. Our comprehensive approach encompasses various essential areas to ensure they thrive in their new chapters.
Services include:
Key Life Skills Development
Career Readiness
- Social Skills and Relationships: Building effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster healthy relationships.
- Increasing Independence: Encouraging self-sufficiency in various aspects of daily life.
- Daily Living Skills: Developing routines and completing household chores effectively.
- Sensory and Emotional Regulation: Learning strategies to manage emotions and sensory experiences.
- Self-Care Skills: Mastering personal hygiene, toileting, and overall self-care practices.
- Independent Living Skills: Gaining proficiency in time management and financial literacy.
- Post-School Options: Exploring opportunities for further education, training, and employment.
- Financial Management: Teaching budgeting and money management techniques.
- Time Management: Helping students organise their daily schedules effectively.
- Household Skills: Providing hands-on support with tasks like laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation.
- Cooking Skills Development: We provide a safe and engaging environment where students learn the basics of cooking, including food safety, healthy cooking options, and meal planning, all through step-by-step guidance.
- Resume Creation: Crafting professional CVs that highlight individual strengths.
- Interview Preparation: Engaging in practice sessions to practice body language, tone, and responses.
- Employer Liaison: Collaborating with employers to ensure the best recommendations for a smooth transition.
- Job Skills Development: Supporting time management and organisational skills, providing strategies for task prioritisation and sequencing.
- Workplace accommodations and adocacy: Workplace observations, collaborating with employers to create an inclusive environment.
- Transition planning for students: Preparing students for the transition from school to work. Supporting with engaging with Disability Employment Services (DES) to access strength-based work.