Support for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
At Spruce Mountain Inn, we understand that young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1, commonly known as high-functioning autism, face distinct challenges as they navigate their personal and social world. These young adults may struggle with various issues such as social communication, sensory processing and sensitivities, and adapting to transitions. Our therapeutic environment is designed to provide a supportive space where these young adults can cultivate essential life skills and emotional resilience, empowering them to thrive in their daily lives.
Our comprehensive approach centers on three primary goals:
- improving social communication
- enhancing executive functioning skills (e.g. time management and organization)
- regulating emotions
Through tailored coaching sessions, participants receive one-on-one support that caters to their unique needs and learning styles. Additionally, our group therapy sessions foster a sense of community and mutual understanding, allowing young adults to practice their skills in a safe and encouraging environment. By focusing on the development of stronger interpersonal relationships and effective coping mechanisms, we equip our participants with the tools necessary for navigating social situations more confidently.
The philosophy guiding our program emphasizes the importance of supporting neurodivergent individuals in their engagement with a neurotypical world. We achieve this through a structured program that incorporates routine, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement. This framework not only provides the comfort and security that young adults need but also lays the groundwork for building their self-esteem. As participants become more accustomed to the expectations of daily life, they develop a greater sense of autonomy and self-efficacy, inspiring them to take an active role in their personal growth.
At Spruce Mountain Inn, our commitment extends beyond immediate skill development; we aim to foster self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth that will serve our participants well into the future. By nurturing these qualities, we empower young adults with ASD Level 1 to successfully transition into pivotal life stages such as college, work, or independent living. Ultimately, we believe that with the right support, every individual has the potential to lead a fulfilling and autonomous life, contributing their unique perspectives and talents to the broader community.
Testimonials
There is no way we can possibly thank you enough for everything you did for my son while he was at Spruce Mountain. During what was the most traumatic period of our family’s life, we felt so fortunate that there was a place that could offer help for our son. Thank you all so much for helping our family get through a very dark time. We couldn’t have done it without all of you being there for us.
I will miss everyone at Spruce Mountain Inn and am beyond thankful for all the support, advice, patience and compassion everyone had for me. As I continue to grow, I am so grateful for the stable foundation I built with your help while at Spruce Mountain Inn.
Wow, what a special place you have in Spruce Mountain Inn. The people working at Spruce are incredible and they are what makes your program so special and so unique! I had no idea how warm, nurturing and professional a place you have
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Karen and Bogie are thrilled to share about Spruce Mountain Inn at the YATA conference!🌲✨ Spruce is dedicated to supporting young adults facing mental health challenges and fostering an environment of growth and healing. Interestingly, the most common Myers-Briggs type among our residents is INFP—individuals known for their creativity and empathy. #SpruceMountainInn #MentalHealthSupport #INFP #YATA. https://www.yata.net/
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Spruce Mountain Inn! 🍂✨ We hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and maybe a spooky surprise or two! Check out our amazing team dressed up for the occasion – we’re ready to celebrate in style! 💛🍌 #HappyHalloween #SpruceMountainInn
🎉👔 Today, we honored the incredible Brad with a fun twist! Everyone dressed up as him to celebrate his amazing 23 years with Spruce as our go-to residential counselor. Here’s to you, Brad – your legacy is as bright as our outfits! Cheers to many more fantastic years together as well as all the lives he’s touched along the way! 🥳💚 #CheersToBrad #SpruceFamily #LongTenure 💪✨
Did you know that Spruce is part of the organization ARTA? ARTA is composed of more than 25 residential treatment facilities for adults with mental illness. We offer four different styles of residential care to adults with a range of serious mental challenges, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and disorders combined with substance abuse.
The small size of our organization enables members to have real knowledge about each other’s facilities, and to provide meaningful guidance to people searching for effective mental health treatment. The resources provided on this site are designed to aid you in your search for the right match. https://www.artausa.org/
It’s a gorgeous afternoon here at Spruce! #peaceful #quiet #healing
Our Director, Aaron Aldridge, is doing his Monday morning rounds of the property. It`s a beautiful fall morning here!
Our Director, Aaron Aldridge, getting the clinical team in place for a group photo! 🤣😆🤣 This shot probably won`t be on our marketing materials! But we had fun taking it!!
Today, during our annual field day, we took a moment to have some extra fun with our assistant director, Bogie.
We had the pleasure of having Bryan Tomes tour Spruce Mountain Inn this week. It`s always a pleasure to spend time sharing about our approach to mental health. On a different note--- next time we`ll have these guys line up by height!?!?!?! 😂🤣😂🤣😂
