Our Program
Clients at Independent Identity participate in a structured, supportive day program designed to build meaningful skills and improve overall quality of life. Throughout the day, individuals engage in activities that support communication, social connection, leisure, vocational development, and independent living skills. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are thoughtfully integrated into daily routines to increase engagement, motivation, and skill acquisition in a natural and meaningful way.
Upon enrollment, each individual is assessed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) using the Essentials for Living assessment. This process helps guide the development of a highly individualized treatment plan focused on each person’s strengths, needs, and goals. When appropriate, a functional behavior assessment is conducted to better understand and support behaviors that may be limiting independence or access to opportunities.
Clients work with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), apprentice analysts and BCBAs in small groups based on level of need. We maintain low staff-to-client ratios (not exceeding 1:4) to ensure individualized attention, with the goal of increasing independence over time. Progress is continuously monitored through data collection and clinical oversight, with all services supervised by BCBAs to ensure high-quality, consistent care.
A Day In The Program
Independent Identity operates Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm, providing a structured yet flexible day designed to support meaningful engagement and growth.
Each day is client-led and assent-based, ensuring that individuals are active participants in their own experience. Clients engage in a variety of activities that build skills in ways that feel natural and relevant, such as preparing simple snacks and meals, participating in games and social activities with peers, practicing daily living skills like hygiene routines, developing vocational skills, and building tolerance for new situations and changes in routine.
Learning extends beyond the center as well. Through regular community outings, clients have the opportunity to practice and generalize skills in real-world settings. These outings may include visits to grocery stores, restaurants, parks, movie theaters, offices, and other local businesses — helping individuals build confidence and independence in everyday environments.
Our goal is to create a day that is not only skill-building, but also engaging, supportive, and reflective of real life — where each individual has opportunities to connect, grow, and participate in their community.
Our Client Criteria
Independent Identity serves adults (18+) with autism, intellectual disabilities, or related developmental disorders who benefit from a higher level of individualized support in a structured group setting.
Ideal participants:
- Benefit from smaller group environments with increased staff support (typically ratios lower than 1:6)
- Are working on building skills in communication, independent living, social connection, leisure, and vocational development
- May require support with self-help and hygiene routines, which can be a barrier to accessing more traditional adult programs
- Need support navigating challenging behaviors, such as aggression, self-injury, or property disruption, that impact access to other services
Our program is designed for individuals who thrive with compassionate, structured support and are working toward increased independence, engagement, and overall quality of life — especially those who may not have been successful in more traditional adult program settings.
Apply Today
We would love to connect with you. If you are interested in having your loved one attend Independent Identity, please reach out to schedule a phone consultation. This initial conversation allows us to learn more about your loved one’s needs, answer your questions, and explore whether our program is a good fit.
If appropriate, we will follow up with next steps and an application to begin the enrollment process.