In The Community, we help build our clients’ safety and awareness skills so they can become an active member of their community.

At The Pad (our first-of-its-kind, real-life model apartment located at our Cheshire, Conn., facility), we truly teach independence and life skills. We allow our clients treat this apartment like their own – using the kitchen, study room, activity room, living room, bedroom, washer and dryer, to learn how to enjoy an independent life.

When we work at The Pad with a child or young adult with developmental needs, they become part of The Pad's circle of friends. So, we do what friends do –play video games, do arts and crafts, watch movies, cook and share meals, listen to music. We celebrate birthdays and holidays, play sports and other games, host pizza parties and cookouts, and so much more. See our Monthly Calendar.

Beyond That – Our behavioral and therapeutic staff and consultants focus on developmental issues, helping find solutions that work for each individual, training family and support staff, overseeing plan implementation, conducting ongoing evaluations. They hosts social skills groups, therapeutic programs (using sensory/aroma, music, pets, cooking, etc.), and other positive activities.