The Services We Offer

Explore personalized autism support services designed to build confidence, independence, life skills, and readiness for adulthood.

Group 1597884985Our Core Support Services

Support Designed Around
Their Strengths, Goals & Future

No two young adults take the same path into adulthood. That’s why our autism support services are built around the individual, not a one-size-fits-all plan. We look beyond immediate challenges to understand what each young adult needs to build confidence, independence, and purpose.

From autism coaching and case management to employment preparation and independent living skills, our six services work together to support meaningful progress at every step.

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Case Management & Advocacy

We Help You Navigate Systems with Confidence.

Finding the right resources, understanding available programs, and keeping up with applications and requirements can quickly become overwhelming for young adults and their families. Our autism case management provides personalized guidance and autism advocacy to help families better understand their options and navigate complex systems with greater confidence.

We look at each participant’s needs, goals, and circumstances to help coordinate appropriate community resources and support. Rather than leaving families to figure everything out alone, we provide consistent guidance, help keep important information organized, and stay attentive as needs and priorities change.

What This Looks Like:

  • Coordinating community resources and support
  • Personalized autism advocacy and guidance
  • Monitoring needs and progress over time
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Individual & Parental Coaching

Guidance for Young Adults. Confidence for Parents.

The transition into adulthood can bring new questions, responsibilities, and challenges for everyone involved. Our autism coaching gives young adults personalized encouragement and practical guidance while helping parents better understand how to support their growth, decision-making, and increasing independence.

Through individualized conversations and goal-focused support, we help participants work through challenges, recognize their strengths, and make thoughtful decisions about their next steps. Parents also gain practical guidance to encourage progress while allowing their young adult to develop greater confidence and ownership.

What This Looks Like:

  • One-on-one autism coaching and guidance
  • Support for parents navigating new challenges
  • Goal-setting focused on confidence and independence
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Functional Life Skills

Everyday Skills That Make Independence Possible.

Greater independence starts with mastering the everyday responsibilities of adult life. Our autism independent living skills support helps young adults develop practical abilities they can use at home, in their communities, and throughout their daily routines. We focus on skills that can make everyday tasks feel more manageable and achievable.

Our approach is personalized to each participant’s current abilities and goals. By practicing real-life skills in meaningful ways, young adults can strengthen their confidence, decision-making, organization, communication, and ability to handle responsibilities with greater independence.

What This Looks Like:

  • Building practical autism independent living skills
  • Strengthening everyday decision-making and routines
  • Practicing skills that encourage greater independence
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Personal Growth & Community

Helping Young Adults Find Connection, Confidence & Purpose.

Adulthood is about more than completing daily tasks. It’s also about developing confidence, forming meaningful relationships, discovering interests, and finding a sense of belonging. Our autism support services encourage young adults to explore their strengths, interests, and abilities while becoming more comfortable participating in their communities.

With faith-centered encouragement and personalized support, we create opportunities for growth, connection, and positive experiences. We help young adults take steps outside their comfort zones, build social confidence, and discover activities and relationships that bring greater meaning to their lives.

What This Looks Like:

  • Building confidence through meaningful experiences
  • Encouraging friendships and community participation
  • Discovering interests, strengths, and personal purpose
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Vocational Readiness

Turning Strengths into Meaningful Opportunities.

Finding the right employment path can feel challenging without the right preparation and encouragement. Our autism employment support helps young adults explore their interests, recognize their strengths, and develop practical skills that can help them feel more prepared for the workplace.

We focus on building confidence while introducing participants to workplace expectations, communication, responsibility, and other important employment skills. Our goal is to help each young adult explore opportunities that align with their abilities, interests, goals, and vision for their future.

What This Looks Like:

  • Exploring strengths, interests, and career goals
  • Building practical workplace skills
  • Preparing for meaningful employment opportunities
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Specialized Referrals & Testing

Connecting Families with the Right Resources.

Sometimes the right support begins with knowing where to look. Our autism support services include helping families identify specialized resources, professionals, assessments, and testing that may provide greater insight into a young adult’s needs, strengths, and goals. We help make the process easier to understand and navigate.

Rather than leaving families to search for resources on their own, we help identify appropriate referral options based on individual circumstances. These connections can complement other autism transition services and provide families with additional information to make informed decisions about their young adult’s continued support.

What This Looks Like:

  • Identifying appropriate specialized resources
  • Identifying appropriate specialized resources
  • Supporting referrals, assessments, and testing needs
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How It All Comes
Together

Our autism support services are designed to complement one another, creating a more connected experience for young adults and their families. Autism case management helps navigate resources, autism coaching provides personalized guidance, and autism independent living skills build confidence for everyday life. Autism employment support helps prepare participants for meaningful work, while referrals and continued guidance address additional needs along the way.

Together, these services form a focused autism transition services experience designed to support the journey into adulthood. Over four months, young adults have the opportunity to explore their strengths, build practical skills, develop confidence, and take meaningful steps toward greater independence and purpose.

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Answers to Help You
Understand Our Support

Find helpful information about our program, services, eligibility, and how Unlocking Gems supports young adults and families.

Unlocking Gems offers autism support services including case management, coaching, independent living skills, personal growth, vocational readiness, and specialized referrals for young adults transitioning into adulthood.

Autism transition services help young adults prepare for life after high school by developing practical skills, confidence, employment readiness, community connections, and greater independence.

Autism case management provides personalized guidance, resource coordination, and advocacy to help young adults and families navigate support systems and access appropriate community resources.

Autism coaching provides individualized guidance that helps young adults work toward personal goals, strengthen confidence, develop practical skills, and make informed decisions as they navigate adulthood.

Yes. Our autism employment support helps young adults explore their interests and strengths, develop workplace skills, understand employment expectations, and prepare for meaningful vocational opportunities.

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Give Them the Support
to Move Forward

With the right support, young adults can build confidence, discover their strengths, and move toward a more independent future.