All services at STARS provide a person-directed approach to support. This means that the person receiving the support plays a leading role in what their support will look like, setting the pace and what is covered. We understand that this may be new and challenging to some, and are happy to provide guidance and visuals to support along the way. We value the voices of those we support and strongly believe in the adage "nothing about us without us."

Person Directed Supports

Tailored Support

All of the services offered at STARS provide a tailored approach to support. No two people are the same, and as such, we believe that each person benefits from support that is as unique as they are.

Our supports are available to individuals who:

• are Autistic / people who have autism

• people with Intellectual Disabilities

• people who are Neurodivergent

Check out some of our support options below!

Life Skills with Confidence

Build upon or develop life skills through our one-to-one sessions. Sessions are offered virtually, in-person or a combination of in-person and virtual. Examples of life skills include: Learning how to plan and grocery shop, creating a self-care routine, money handling, etc.

Social Skills and Goals

Gain confidence in social skills and navigating social situations through our virtual and in-person sessions. Set goals - or choose from a list of areas you'd like support in - as we create tailored tasks and sessions around the skills you would like to explore. Examples of social skills include: how to start, continue and end a conversation; active listening; identifying conversation topics for various settings, etc.

Pre-Employment and Post-Secondary Skills

Receive one-on-one support to explore pre-employment and/or post-secondary skills that may set you up for success on the job or in school. We tailor these sessions to your specific needs and employment/post-secondary goals. Examples of topics covered in sessions could include: resume and cover letter writing, applying to jobs, career/employment exploration, interview skills, expectations of the workplace/post-secondary, unwritten rules, etc.

Employment Support

Our employment support sessions are tailored to your individual goals, concerns and challenges related to the workplace. These sessions are held virtually (online) and we never contact your employer. Examples of areas of support could include: making friends at work, customer service, cash handling, disclosing at work, asking for help, gaining confidence within your role, navigating unwritten rules and expectations, etc.