Living in a neurotypical world can be challenging for neurodiverse individuals.
At ScenicView Academy, neurodiverse students receive assistance with the transition into adulthood.
The academy is home to students with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. Students spend 1-3 years completing an individualized transition plan. Students learn valuable skills like living independently, getting a job, engaging with their community and more.
ScenicViews executive director, Marty Matheson, works to oversee the operations and programs of the organization.
"One of our tag lines is 'building lives of independence,'" Matheson said.
Jared Stewart, the ScenicView program director, said his role is to support students' transition to independent living.
"They are going through classes, one on ones, experiences, clubs that are teaching them the skills that they need to be able to live on their own, have a job out in the community and be able to have a friend to hangout with on a Friday night," Stewart said.
ScenicView academy is a safe space for neurodiverse young adults to spend their time working, socializing and learning skills to help them transition to independent life.