CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Living 1: Home and Health is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the essential routines and skills needed to live independently and care for their personal well-being. By focusing on topics like hygiene, health management, time organization, and home safety, this course lays the groundwork for greater self-reliance and confidence in daily life.
Participants will:
Learn and practice good personal hygiene habits and how to recognize symptoms of common illnesses.
Understand how to safely use over-the-counter and prescription medications, manage refills, and maintain a basic medicine cabinet.
Gain the skills to prepare for medical appointments, share health concerns, and follow up with care instructions.
Use organizational tools like calendars, alarms, and apps to build structure in their daily routines and track personal goals.
Learn how to set, pursue, and adjust goals using a step-by-step planning approach.
Develop a home safety plan, including emergency procedures and communicating with roommates.
By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to take care of themselves, manage their time and health, and stay safe in their living environments—essential steps on the path to independent living.
COST: $149
Afternoon Session:
Date: 10/2/2025, 10/9/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Metro Community College Sarpy Center
9110 Giles Road
La Vista, NE 68128
Room TBA
Evening Session:
Date: 10/2/2025, 10/9/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Financial assistance available for those who qualify
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Living 1: Home and Health, please reach out to prosperacademy@autismaction.org and a Prosperity Team member will reach out to you as soon as possible.