Institute
Crossroads Institute
Mission
The Crossroads Institute specializes in treating individuals with autism and related developmental delays. The Crossroads Institute Adaptive Skills program is designed to assist individuals in developing skills to more independently function within their environment, make individual decisions, manage emotional and stressful situations, and prepare for a full and meaningful life.
Vision
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Respect - everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be valued in their own right.
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Community Presence - the right to be an active community member, using the same facilities as all other members of the community.
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Competence – our consumers can contribute to their communities. Help and encouragement is provided so that they may develop skills and the competence to take part in useful and meaningful activities, thus leading to greater choice and independence
Goals
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Skills acquisition to enhance communication, social functioning and related skill areas
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Independence in making life choices
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Fostering a culture of respecting an individual's rights to freedom, dignity and respect
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Facilitating choice of service and who provides the service.
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Person-Centered Planning whereby consumers make their wants and needs known and this process drives the service.