RESIDENTIAL LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM
Journey Found specializes in providing caring service options and adult disability support to help adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities or Autism to live as independently as possible. Our comprehensive approach offers adaptive strategies, emotional support, meaningful engagement, assistive technology, and planning that addresses challenges and promotes independence. If independent living doesn’t work for your loved one, we also offer the option for you to care for them in the comfort of your own home with available family living solutions.
Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of residential living for adults with Autism and discuss the specific needs of your loved one! We proudly serve and support adults living with disabilities throughout Manchester, Bloomfield, Groton, Hartford, Niantic, South Windsor, Stonington, Newington, CT, and the surrounding areas.
Living A Full Life
From the very beginning, Journey Found has been, and remains, a family-founded, person-centered organization. Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, Autism, and other intellectual challenges who live with us enjoy a level of safety, security, and support that allows them to create their happiest life.
Home Safety & Technology Solutions
Cognition and physical abilities are different for each person with intellectual or developmental disabilities or Autism. A person’s home environment can either be helpful or challenging to them. Over time, new safety concerns may arise and environmental modifications can have a positive impact. Technology solutions can increase safety, engagement, and help families coordinate care.
Journey Found can assist with home safety and technology assessments and helps families find solutions to maximize safety and independence for those living with intellectual or developmental disabilities or Autism in their own home.
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Daily Living & Care
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can lead rich and fulfilling lives. They can travel to work, maintain friendships, and stay involved with their religious communities. Professional caregivers can provide the extra support adults with disabilities may need to participate fully in activities of their choosing.
Caregivers offer help and instruction with meal preparation, transportation to and from errands, assistance with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living, including finding appropriate clothing for specific functions and events.
Unique Strengths
We know that every person with intellectual or developmental disabilities has their own unique strengths and the potential to truly shine. At Journey Found, we work with every person served to identify and nurture these strengths. We help people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities or Autism, and their families and care-givers, to see the special qualities they can offer the world. We focus on respect and dignity, treating each individual as a whole person.
Our Community-Based Supports assist adults in individualized pre-vocational, vocational, recreational, and/or retirement enrichment activities.
Pre-Vocational & Vocational Services
Staff may work to support adults in individualized pre-vocational, vocational, recreational, and/or retirement enrichment activities. Supports are offered up to 30 hours per week and may be based out of the person’s home, in the community, or at the Journey Found office. These supports are provided 1:1 or in a small group, with no more than four people with one staff person.
Behavioral Health
The Journey Found team is committed to the pursuit of excellence and innovation. We work hard to implement the highest standards in behavioral therapies, rehabilitative services and residential care.
We continuously educate our staff about best practices for intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism care, creating a space where creativity and innovation are encouraged and rewarded.
“The staff at Journey Found not only provide superb care, but loving kindness and concern.”
-Velma Pugliese
Our Approach:
Journey Found works with every person served to create a specific and tailored personalized plan.
Our regular assessments ensure that supports and care are continuously evaluated and adjusted as needed.Our goal is to provide the correct amount of care and support needed, while fostering the highest level of independence and autonomy.
Our support team includes Clinical Behavioral Specialists (CBCAs) and Registered Nurses. Together we create and maintain a care plan that supports community involvement, vocational support, and overall high quality of life.
Available Support:
Each individual we work with has their own needs. Our team will create a plan that gives the person served the support, social interaction, and independence they want, while offering rest and respite for family and caregivers.
Support May Encompass
- going out into the community for shopping, recreation and services like medical appointments, counseling and banking
- providing enrichment activities like games or local outings to favorite locations including restaurants
- assistance with taking medications, personal hygiene, meal preparation
- behavioral assessments and support plans, including staff and family training
- warm companionship and socialization with our staff and with peers
- emotional support for the individual and peace of mind for the caregivers
Our support services may be just a few hours a week, or can range up to all waking hours of the day.