Populations Served
Adults, 21+
Often adults, particularly those transitioning into adulthood, struggle to cope with the activities required to function independently in their home environment. The Shoreline Therapy Center works with these individuals, their families and their healthcare providers to help them adapt and develop the skills necessary to achieve functional independence.
Population Served: for Adults 21+
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosed mild to moderate; relational struggles, fixed interests, rigidity, low frustration tolerance.
Failure to Launch
Dependent on others for housing and financial support; struggles to manage daily personal responsibilities and employment.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosed mild to moderate; relational struggles, fixed interests, rigidity, low frustration tolerance.
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Failure to Launch
Dependent on others for housing and financial support; struggles to manage daily personal responsibilities and employment.
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Mood Disturbances
Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, disorders related to other health conditions.
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Intellectually Disabled
Low IQ, slow processing speeds, limitations in information comprehension, problem solving, adaptive behaviors
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diagnosed mild to moderate; relational struggles, fixed interests, rigidity, low frustration tolerance.
Failure to Launch
Dependent on others for housing and financial support; struggles to manage daily personal responsibilities and employment.
Mood Disturbances
Depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, disorders related to other health conditions.
Intellectually Disabled
Low IQ, slow processing speeds, limitations in information comprehension, problem solving, adaptive behaviors
Adults 21+, particularly those transitioning into adulthood, could be affected by various conditions that are common at this stage of life. Our Connections program has proven particularly affective with this age group as it allows us to inject the therapeutic process into their daily lives.
| TOPIC | ISSUE | SOLUTION |
| Failure to Launch | Passing into adulthood age, but not being able to perform the daily tasks necessary to function as an adult. | The Connections program has helped many with this condition improve their functional independence through support provided throughout the week. |
| Mood Disturbances | Inability to fully participate in life due to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder as well as others. | Our staff of experienced therapists have successfully treated all these conditions as well as many others. |
| Intellectually Disabled | Inability to fulfill adult functions due to low IQ, slow processing capabilities, problem solving and adaptive abilities. | We help these clients optimize their ability to function given their underlying condition. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | Functionally constrained due to low-to-moderate ASD diagnosis. | We have used individual therapy, family therapy and the Connections program to address this condition. |
Client Stories
Our Connections Program has a definite structure, but this structure gives us the freedom to creatively address a variety of clients with a variety of issues. As you can see in the client stories below, we treat each client as a unique individual and the programs we design to address their issues are customized to meet their individual needs. Click on one of the links below to see actual programs and schedules for different types of individuals:
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Kelsey, 6-Year-Old with Behavioral Issues »
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Erik, a 10-Year-Old on the Spectrum »
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Scott, 15-Year-Old Transitioning Back After Wilderness Program »
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Christie, a 17-Year-Old Boarding School Student Demonstrating Self-Harming Behavior »
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Angela, an 18-Year-Old College Student Suffering from ADHD »
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Paige, a 19-Year-Old Struggling to Find Direction »
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Derek, 25-Year-Old Failing to Launch »
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Mike, a 35-Year-Old with Autism »
Exclusions, Limitations and Caveats
Since we are not a residential facility, there are certain situations or cases we cannot take. However, if you are uncertain about whether we can help address your situation, do not hesitate to call us. If your situation is one we cannot treat, we would be happy to direct you to a therapist or program that can. The following are situations we cannot treat:
- Actively Aggressive Individuals: Displaying a propensity to cause harm or violence towards self, others or property.
- Active Substance Abuse/Addiction: While we work with many recreational users, we do not treat those with a serious dependence on any substance.
- Unsafe Home: We do not treat victims of abuse, violence or neglect.
- Medical Intervention: We cannot provide medical intervention or dispense prescription medication or treat wounds or injuries, nor provide ambulation or hospitalization.