The New Focus Approach
New Focus Academy believes all teens deserve the chance to lead productive, independent lives. Our therapeutic residential center and autism school gives adolescents (ages 12-18) struggling with developmental delays a chance to gain the necessary skills to live independently. Through evidence-based methods, immersive experiential activities, and a longer length of stay, our students have the time to grow emotionally and socially while learning and applying valuable life skills.
Benefits
- Vocational Development – 1:1 coaching for students to receive skills needed to get jobs DURING and after NFA.
- Ability to gain CPR training and certification and food handling certification.
- Small program capacity – only 2 students per bedroom and access to private bathrooms.
- Sensory nooks in the house for students to learn to manage overstimulation.
- Social development learning with coaches, academics tailored for student needs — with various options to gain GED, HS completion, core classes, etc.
- Best leaders in the space are at New Focus.
- Amazing Location and place to self reflect and grow.
- The longer length of stay for students to not only develop skills but become FLUENT in them for independence and success after the program.
- These students will be able to live independently, hold jobs and function on their own after attending NFA.
BUILDING REAL SKILLS AND REAL INDEPENDENCE.
Learn about how Our Approach helps teens grow.
WHY CHOOSE NEW FOCUS?
BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS
We know how important social skills are for a creating a more independent future for your child. Guided by therapists and coaches, students have the opportunity to learn and practice social skills in a variety of settings. Learn more here.
EVIDENCE-BASED
New Focus Academy uses evidence-based techniques to address the complex needs of students. By using cutting-edge approaches proven to produce positive results, our students learn and retain skills. Learn more here.
FORM INDEPENDENCE
Teaching the skills necessary to live an independent life is at the core of our program. By focusing on our students’ unique strengths, we help them accomplish meaningful goals and work towards independence. Learn more here.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
At New Focus, students learn to create meaningful connections with therapists, coaches, peers, and those in the community. These connections allow students to break out of their shell and build confidence in themselves. Learn more here.