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THE NEW DIRECTION DIFFERENCE
New Directions is a state of the art multidisciplinary clinical program for typical young adults and young adults with special needs. Our program integrates expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental theory, and neuropsychology, into an evidenced-based treatment approach. Our goal is to help all young adults achieve the goal of independent living.
THE LATEST FROM NEW DIRECTIONS
Ten Reasons Young Adults with Autism seek Transitional Living Programs
Ten Reasons Young Adults with Autism seek Transitional Living Programs Executive Functioning Deficits This includes difficulties with schedules and homework assignments Depression and/or Anxiety At least 50% percent of individuals
Family Weekend Brings New Directions Students, Staff, and Parents Together
A Family Event This past weekend, New Directions students, parents/guardians, and staff gathered for a yearly series of events to bring students, staff, and families together. Family weekend has been
Biofeedback is Instrumental to Addressing Anxiety
Many people go to a therapist with goal of talking about their problems, and then feeling less stressed. But what if there is another way to address these feelings? How
New Directions Clinical Staff Bolsters Knowledge with CBT Training
Building Skills and Knowledge “A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish” is the New Directions motto, and recently, clinical staff had a training in an area of therapy
Dungeons and Dragons helps with social difficulties
Ask anyone a few decades ago what they thought of Dungeons and Dragons, and you’d probably get a blank stare, or even a negative response. In that era, role-playing games
5 Ways you Know a Support Program is Needed for Your Young Adult
Severe escalation: Any problematic behavior by your child has become more intense. Maybe they used to get angry, but retreat to their room; now they’re punching holes in walls and
New Directions For Young Adults Helps Students Learn Skills
Boca Newspaper By: Ethan A. Pond Lynn University Contributing Writer >> Click here to read the article
Head Games
Humans have a startling ability to extract meaning from words. For most, a facility with written and spoken language is second nature by adolescence. Reading peopleon the other hand—deciphering the
Parent Acknowledges New Directions staff for Exemplary Performance
Hey Guys I always only write emails when I need to complain about something, so I thought I would just send a quick note to say thank you for all
Facilitating Transitions for Young Adults
We’ve heard the story many times: a young man or woman has trouble succeeding, and the parents enroll them in a wilderness or residential program. Through intensive therapy and hard
Improving Lives With a New Direction
This parent shares her experience on how New Directions immensely helped her son. Drawing experiences such as her son's improvement in socializing and making meaningful connections with others. Also she
Parent of NDFYA Student Shares Experience to Prospective Parent
This inquisitive parent decides to ask a current Parent of a New Directions Child about their experience: "Hi, We're looking into the program New Directions for Young Adults out in
A Life Changing Experience for The Entire Family
In this video, a mother whose son is on the autism spectrum speaks about what the New Directions program experience meant to not just to her son, but to her
New Directions California First Annual Parents Day: Earth Day 5k and BBQ
The California team and clients have grown quite a bit in the last year! This year, we held our first annual Parents' Day in order to help keep our families
Healing Impacts of Gardening for Young Adults with ASD
Kim Stoddart published an article in 2016 showcasing how the powerful impact of gardening helped her son diagnosed with ASD blossom. The California team here at New Directions saw the
Keeping Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Employed
Young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble finding employment and many are unable to sustain jobs for long periods of time. ASD is much more common today
Anxiety and Depression in young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); How is it Best Treated?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often complex in nature and can have a variety of emotional and diagnostic presentations. For example, many young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder are much
Brandon’s Run Celebrates It’s 5 Year Anniversary
For the last four years, a group of people have been rising early on a chilly Saturday morning in January to run together. But it’s not just any old fun
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Wasserman, Psy.D.
Why New Directions for Young Adults? New Directions for Young Adults is a comprehensive program that utilizes a team based approach. I have worked in many areas of psychology and
Get up and move with social activities at New Directions
Our students have many opportunities for social and physical activities. Whether it’s a planned trip out in the community or just taking advantage of all the hiking, shopping, and water