TREK

TREK gives neuro-divergent youth the opportunity to partner with peer-mentors and executive functioning coaches, to learn the skills needed to confidently access their community and demonstrate independence while navigating activities of daily living.

 

This three-part program takes the community working together and includes TREK Adventurers, peer mentors and community partners.

ADVENTURERS

In order to be involved in the community, neuro-diverse youth need skills to be able to navigate it successfully. Through the TREK program they will practice real-world education on social reciprocity, skills for emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility and building self-empowerment, all while learning to navigate their community.

 

Check out Clubhouse which has components of TREK during the school year.

PLEASE CHECK BACK EARLY 2024 TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER TREK

 

HIGH SCHOOL

PEER MENTORS

This is a great opportunity for high school students to come along side their peers in a leadership capacity while earning volunteer hours.

  PEER MENTORS NEEDED! SIGN UP  

COMMUNITY

PARTNERS 

As a community partner, you’ll be bridging the gap between community members and neuro-diverse youth. Inclusion clinics will be held for community leaders, business owners and staff that will teach: environmental considerations to support individuals with disabilities beyond physical barriers such as ADA ramps, doors and restrooms. Our intention is that this program will create a wave of a new “reverse inclusion” standard in the community through community partners.

 

  COMMUNITY PARTNER 
  SIGN UP  

Each TREK is one week, Monday-Thursday. Adventurers will start their week by setting SMART goals with their facilitator and mentor from one of the five Specialized Habilitation Categories. Below are those categories and examples of goals that could fall into them. 

 

1. SELF EMPOWERMENT

Building self-esteem and confidence

Adjusting behavior to reach goals/handle problems

 

2. SAFETY AWARENESS & SELF ADVOCACY

Safely navigating life online and in the community

Learning to set boundaries

 

3. INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS & EFFECTIVE SOCIAL COMMUNICATION

Developing listening skills

Balancing goals with ‘wants’ and ‘shoulds’

 

4. COPING STRATEGIES FOR LIFE CHALLENGES

Flexibility with unexpected changes.

Adapting to a new caregiver/roommate/family member

 

5. LEARNING NEW SKILLS

Ordering food in a restaurant

Shopping and paying for things

Paying bills and managing money 

 

Questions and Registration 509-325-1515 DDA waivers accepted for TREK Programming.

 

 

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