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The Young Adult Asperger's Summer Program 2011
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Overview
Welcome to The Young Adult Asperger's Summer Program. This year, we will not only focuses on developing relationships, but also on exploring and setting life goals and gaining independent living skills. We are proud to offer a summer program tailored specifically to young adults (15 years-old and older) with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and High-Communicating Autism. Participants are those who are college or work bound, and preparing for independent living.
Location
We are located at: 1455 97th Street West Allis, Wisconsin (Just south of the intersection of 97th Street & Greenfield Avenue)
We are very excited to announce that we will have 1 centrally located site this year with busing available for Racine, Kenosha, Washington, and Ozaukee County participants.
Dates & Times
8-Week Session: June 27- Aug 19 (9am to 3pm) 4-Week Session 1: June 27- July 22 (9am to 3pm) 4-Week Session 2: July 25- Aug 19 (9am to 3pm)
Participants may choose from 2 options: 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)
Answers to Common Questions
The Young Adult Summer Program is a combination, therapeutic, daily living skills training, and recreational environment. Participants may sign-up for either a 4-week or 8-week session. We meet 6 hours per day. Participants may sign-up for 3 or 5 days a week. The days of the week the participants meet are pre-set. We pro-rate for prearranged time off (e.g. family vacation). Ages range from 15 to 27 years old. We go on outings every Wednesday to everywhere from a hiking trip to Six Flags. We have 1 staff member for every 5 participants. Staff members are Masters, Bachelors, and college level. Insurance will typically fund at least a portion of the program. The program is coverable through The Long-Term Support Waiver, ARC, IRIS, and Community Care. There may be funding available through DVR. We offer transportation to and from the site for those in neighboring counties. We recommend Let it Ride Transport to those with transportation needs. Their phone number is 414-350-3088. Partial scholarships may be available for those who self-pay, or have lack insurance coverage.
Weekly Schedule & Curriculum
Weekly Schedule
Mondays- Independent Living Skills, Job Skills, Service Learning Project Wednesday- Outings (Relationship Development) Friday- Community Functioning, Stewardship, & Life Goals
Curriculum
Independent Living Skills- cooking, cleaning, hygiene, money management, and access to the community Examples:
Social Interaction- Learning proper interaction with peers, people of authority, and people in the community Examples:
Establish Life Goals- Future work, independence level, obligations to self, family, and community Examples:
Meet Your Staff
Timothy Kabara, NCSP (Program Director)- Tim is the director of The Summer Program and Maplegrove Treatment Center. He holds a Masters in School Psychology and an EdS specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, from UW-Whitewater. For the past 7 years, he has focused his clinical practice particularly on those with Asperger's Syndrome.
Kara Felsman, EdS (Program Director)- Kara is a licensed School Psychologist with Milwaukee Public School District. she is also a clinician with Maplegrove Treatment Center. She holds an EdS from UW-Milwaukee. We are excited to have Kara return for her fourth year with us.
Brandon Kohl (Site Leader)- Brandon holds a bachelor's degree from UW-Milwaukee in history and political science. He has a real passion for working with individuals on the spectrum as this is his 6th year with us.
Payment Options
Insurance- Everyone's insurance works differently. You may complete a no-obligation registration form to begin the prior authorization process through your insurance company. Upon completion of the form, our office will contact your insurance company to clarify benefits. We will then contact you to discuss coverage, co-pays, and payment options with you.
County Waiver- We currently are contracted to provide this service through The Milwaukee County Long-Term Support Waiver as Daily Living Skills. Other counties have certain protocol to determine if this service is covered. Contact your county coordinator to determine if this program is covered.
County Family Support- Wisconsin County Family Support has traditionally funded this program. Please contact your care coordinator to determine coverage.
Extended School Year (ESY)- We do not help make determinations of ESY nor contact districts to tell them about the program. For those who are already qualified through their school district, you must contact your district and make the determination if this is an appropriate placement. Your district may contact us to learn more about the program. We have had seven public school districts use our program for ESY in the past.
Private Payment- For those of you who elect to pay privately, or do not have outside funding, we offer financial need scholarships and payment plans that will fit within your budget. Please contact us to discuss payment options with you.
Fees
Fees are flat rates, and not based on hourly attendance. Pro-rating is available for pre-arranged days off.
4 weeks3 days per week $18905 days per week $2900
8 weeks3 days per week $39605 days per week $5900
Outing fees are $18 per an outing and $45 for the Six Flags outing There is an additional $23 fee per bus ride to and from the Program if you elect that option.
There is more to learn about this and our other programs, including a schedule of outings, transportation, and more.
>Plan
Enroll
When you have decided which program and session works for you, fill out our registration form and enroll in the program. Once enrolled, we will contact you to set up a meeting where we can learn more about you and your child, and we can answer any final questions that you may have.
Contact Us
If you still have questions about the program, feel free to have us contact you with more information or contact us via email summerprogram2011@gmail.com or by phone: 262-510-4447
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