THE TAILOR INSTITUTE'S UNIQUE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
Our unique assessment combines finding strengths and weaknesses in individuals with ASD who are 16 years and older.
We help link those identified individual strengths into a career path for our participants. If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact The Tailor Institute at 573.339.9552.
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We are here to help. Our clinicians come with decades of experience in assessment, clinical work, therapy expertise, vocational leadership, and a heart for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. It is our privilege to work with such amazing participants!
Cooking Unit
Participants learn the steps to make at least two recipes per session, as well as learning about kitchen safety, different cooking techniques and cleanliness. They are also introduced to a variety of recipes from various regions in the United States and from other countries. This group is seasonal.
GLOBETROTTERS - TRAVELING THE WORLD
Globetrotters involves taking our participants outside the walls of TTI and into some of the world's most iconic locations for rich and immersive learning experiences. Join us as we "travel" across the globe together! This group is seasonal.
L.I.F.E.
L.I.F.E. (Learning Important Skills for Everyday)
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Life Skills include a wide range of knowledge and skills that provide individuals with important tools to help them handle daily tasks in their lives and develop into active and productive members of their communities. L.I.F.E class focuses on communicating effectively, kitchen safety, laundry skills, home management personal hygiene, money and budget management, as well as organizational skills.
NEXT LEVEL ART
Learn about art history and techniques, through experimentation and guidance.
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Expression seems to come naturally when paired with a relaxed setting and support from one another. Ina nutshell, we have creative fun!
ONLINE GAMING GROUP
The Online Gaming Group enables participants from the St. Louis metropolitan area down to the Bootheel to join interactive group sessions on Zoom to talk about interests outside of work and school that greatly appeal to one another. It is an opportunity for each individual to enhance their social communication skills and more importantly, to establish friendships with peers that have similar interests to theirs.
Social Circle Groups
The core of TTI program, Social Circle Groups focus on acquiring and increasing Social Cognition, Independent Living, and pre-Vocational areas and generalization of these skills into the community setting. Social Circle Groups meet weekly in Cape Girardeau and St. Louis, and are ever-growing and changing based on our consumer needs. Additionally, Social Circle Groups join together monthly at larger social events for rehearsal and generalization of newly acquired social skills.
PROJECT LIFE EXPERIENCE CAMP
PLE is a unique community based experience for our participants 15 - 18 years of age. PLE takes place in June and has been held in Cape Girardeau and St. Louis. PLE offers an opportunity to experience higher education, employment training and a more confident outlook on preparing for the workforce. This camp is such a favorite!
SATURDAY CLUBHOUSE
This is the coolest way to start a weekend! Saturday Clubhouse is an opportunity that gives our participants inclusion and FUN. Participants come together for generalization of social communication skills in which they've learned through other TTI programs. Activities include board games, video gaming, movies, snacks & discussion.
SELF-CARE MATTERS
The Self-Care Matters group enables participants to join interactive group sessions on zoom to listen, watch, and develop specific "self-care" skills and knowledge to strengthen their participation and independence in the home, community, academic, and work environments
TRANSITIONS INTO ADULTHOOD
TAG is a unique support group program developed by our mental health consultant and colleagues to suit our participants' individual needs to assist them with identifying their individual strengths and areas of success, setting short term and vocational goals, and dealing with personal challenges while transitioning into adulthood.
Work IT!
We are taking it back to the basics! Intro level group for individuals who are currently employed or who are looking to become employed. You will practice skills needed to get a job and to maintain success in the job place. Highlights: community guest speakers, mock interviews, resume building, and fun!