Samantha longs to live on her own like other young women, but her parents were concerned about her ability to do things on her own. She was eating partially heated frozen meals because she did not understand cooking directions. She wouldn’t speak up if she needed something. And rather than calling for help when the fire alarm sounded, she hid in her bedroom while the house filled with smoke. Her parents wanted to find a program to help Samantha learn the skills she needed to become more independent.
After less than a year in The Learning Center program, Samantha is now completing entire recipes on her own and has even made meals for her stepmom. She can count the value of money and is learning to write checks and make a budget for shopping. No longer withdrawn, Samantha now asks for what she needs and willingly helps in the classroom and at home. Samantha, her parents, and teacher are proud and encouraged by her growth!