Welcome to the Summit House
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The Summit House offers a variety of life experiences to students with learning and autism spectrum disorders, ages 18-21. The Summit is designed to increase self-advocacy, functional academics, independent living, & career readiness with an emphasis on socialization skills. The curriculum will vary due to the individual needs of each student and may include, but is not limited to the following topics:
Life Skills
Selecting and maintaining a household
Outdoor maintenance & gardening
Caring for personal needs
Navigating the community
Buying, preparing, and consuming food
Utilizing recreational facilities & engaging in leisure activities
Travel Training
Money management
Social Skills
Communication skills
Self-confidence
Self-awareness
Self-advocacy
Self-regulation
Appropriate conduct in various settings
Interpersonal skills
Occupational Skills
Exploration of job choices & careers
Employment application skills
Interviewing skills
Resume writing
Internships & potentially paid employment within the community
Work ethic
Work safety
Employability requirements
The Summit House also offers the following additional supports for both parents and students:
Job coaching
Family Support
Socializing opportunities with other programs
Connections to DDD, DVR, One Stop Career Centers, Planned Parenthood, & Fitness facilities.
Class opportunities at Bergen Community College
Technology Exposure