Supporting Neurodivergent Adults in Building Independent Living Skills
Practical resources and caring guidance so you can focus on what matters most.
Who we serve:
Adults ages 18+ with autism and other developmental disabilities who want to build greater independence in everyday life.
Clients do not have to be preparing to move out of their family home.
Some clients may be working toward living independently, while others may continue living with family and simply want more independence, confidence, and practical everyday skills.
Services are flexible and individualized.
We provide our clients individualized, practical support focused on building confidence, independence, and everyday life.
Our Services:
We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate support, no matter their circumstances or schedule.
In-person sessions: 2-hour minimum
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Including:
Basic cooking skills
Meal preparation
Meal planning
Grocery shopping
Creating grocery lists
Grocery budgeting
Comparing prices
Affordable meal planning
Basic nutrition education
Food storage
Kitchen organization
Kitchen safety
Following recipes
Building confidence preparing meals independently
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Support can include:
Cleaning
Home organization
Laundry
Sorting and folding clothing
Using a washer and dryer
Dishes
Basic home upkeep
Organizing personal belongings
Developing household routines
Shopping for household supplies
Making shopping lists
Comparing prices
Basic budgeting and everyday money-management skills
Basic paperwork and forms
Organizing documents
Building simple routines
Basic scheduling support
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Support can include:
Practicing social skills
Building confidence in community settings
Going to coffee shops
Going to libraries
Shopping
Restaurants
Attending community activities or events
Practicing ordering at restaurants
Communication in public settings
Asking for help appropriately
Expressing preferences
Communicating needs
Self-advocacy
Safe decision-making in community settings
Basic transportation planning
Reading or planning routes
Public transportation planning
Learning how to plan how to get to work, appointments, activities, or other destinations
TRANSPORTATION POLICY: Hardeo Independent Living Services does not provide direct client transportation. Clients are responsible for arranging their own transportation; however, support is available with transportation planning, identifying appropriate options, and coordinating arrangements as needed.
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Job coaching services can include:
Job searching
Completing job applications
Resume support
Interview preparation and practice
Workplace routines
Learning job tasks
Time management
Workplace communication
Communication with supervisors and coworkers
Problem-solving at work
On-site job coaching
Building workplace independence
Basic online job applications
Simple computer assistance when necessary
Basic budgeting
Paperwork
Organization
Goal planning
Zoom sessions: 1-hour minimum
Quick questions or brief calls may be complimentary when availability allows.
Virtual Services:
Hardeo Independent Living Services also offers virtual sessions through Zoom.
Virtual support may be useful for:
Job coaching
Scheduling
Planning
Appointment preparation
Transportation planning
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