Title: Finance: Budgeting Basics

Skill Domain: Finance Cost: $220

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Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.

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Getting a job is one step. Knowing how to succeed and grow at work is the next.

Workplace Success is a supportive 4-week course for adults who want to build confidence, strengthen workplace skills, and feel more prepared for employment success. Whether you are starting your first job, returning to work, or wanting to do better in your current role, this course can help.

Participants will learn practical skills that employers value, including professionalism, communication, time management, handling feedback, staying focused, and understanding workplace expectations. Sessions include interactive instruction, real-world examples, group discussion, and practice activities designed to make learning clear and useful.

This course is autism-friendly, welcoming, and supportive of different learning styles. Participants will leave with stronger self-confidence, improved job readiness skills, and tools to help them succeed in a wide range of work environments.

NO CLASS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH.

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Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Connecting with others can feel easier when you better understand yourself and the people around you.

Understanding Others is a supportive, six-week course in which participants will build skills for friendships, workplace relationships, and everyday social situations in a way that is practical, respectful, and autism-friendly.

Through guided discussion, reflection, and real-world practice, students will explore what they value in friendships and relationships, how to find social opportunities that match their interests, and how different communication styles can affect interactions. Participants will also learn strategies for understanding common social cues, body language, and expectations while staying true to themselves.

This course is a great fit for adults who want to grow their social circle, strengthen work or school relationships, or feel more confident connecting with others.

Participants will:

• Identify personal values and preferences in friendships and social connections
• Better understand common communication styles and social patterns
• Practice perspective-taking skills to understand others’ thoughts and feelings
• Explore community and workplace opportunities connected to personal interests
• Learn strategies for starting conversations and building positive relationships
• Increase confidence in social situations while honoring their authentic self

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Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Keeping up with home tasks can feel easier when you have systems that actually fit your brain and your life.

This 6-week experience is designed as a supportive space to practice and build routines that make daily life feel more manageable, comfortable, and less overwhelming.

Together, participants will explore how executive functioning (the brain’s way of organizing, planning, and getting things done) shows up in everyday life. From there, you’ll try out practical tools and create personalized systems for daily routines—systems that are realistic, flexible, and built to last.

This is not about doing things a “right” way. It’s about finding what works for you.

Participants will:

• Explore how planning, organization, and follow-through affect daily life
• Identify personal strengths and common challenges with home routines
• Try out simple tools and strategies for cleaning, meals, and organization
• Practice ways to reduce overwhelm and make tasks feel more manageable
• Build a personalized plan that can grow and change over time

You’ll leave with tools, strategies, and systems that feel doable—and that help your home support you, not stress you out.

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Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Money skills create more independence, confidence, and peace of mind.

Why Money Matters is designed to help neurodivergent adults build a strong foundation in personal finance and understand the purpose behind everyday money decisions.

By focusing on topics like income, expenses, saving, budgeting, and financial decision-making, this course helps participants develop real-world money management skills that promote independence and long-term financial confidence.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of financial concepts such as income, expenses, saving, and budgeting
• Explore practical tools like debit cards, banking apps, and online bill payments
• Practice strategies for tracking spending, paying bills on time, and managing day-to-day finances
• Use simple frameworks to make thoughtful financial decisions about needs, wants, and future goals

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their personal finances with clarity and confidence. They will leave with a stronger understanding of how money functions in daily life, practical tools to stay organized, and the mindset needed to make intentional financial choices that support independence and future goals.

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Prosper Advantage: Job Search Essentials is designed to help neurodivergent adults build the foundational skills and confidence needed to find, apply for, and secure meaningful employment. By focusing on topics like resume writing, cover letter creation, job searching, and interview preparation, this course helps participants develop real-world job readiness skills that promote independence and self-advocacy in the workplace. 

Participants will:

• Create and update a professional resume that highlights their strengths and experience

• Write personalized cover letters tailored to specific employers

• Learn effective strategies for searching and applying for jobs online

• Understand interview expectations and practice professional communication

• Develop confidence in following up with employers and accepting job offers

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to approach the job search process with clarity, confidence, and the practical tools needed to take the next step in their careers. They will leave with polished application materials, a stronger understanding of interview expectations, and the skills to prepare and respond effectively to common questions. This course empowers participants to navigate the hiring process with greater self-assurance and direction.

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Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

In Social: Understanding My Community, participants learn how to create and maintain meaningful social and professional connections through goal setting, self-awareness, and community engagement. Building on the foundations from Social: Understand Me and Social: Understanding Others, this course focuses on applying behavioral health principles to real-world social goals. From feeling more comfortable making phone calls to planning a first date or joining a community group.

Students will develop personalized action plans based on their interests and aspirations, learning how to break goals into manageable steps and follow through successfully. The class also explores the connection between autism and social burnout, offering strategies for balance, cognitive reframing, and navigating setbacks in a supportive environment. Participants leave this course with a clear understanding of how to set themselves up for success in building both social and professional networks.

Participants will:

• Identify and articulate personal social and professional goals related to community involvement and connection.
• Create and follow a personalized action plan using goal-setting techniques grounded in behavioral health principles.
• Apply cognitive reframing strategies to manage anxiety, rejection, and self-doubt in social interactions.
• Recognize signs of social burnout and implement tools for self-care and sustainable engagement.
• Use personal interests and strengths to find and connect with like-minded individuals or community groups.
• Develop confidence and consistency in social follow-through, communication, and community participation.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Students with perfect attendence for the duration of this course will receive a $25 gift card upon completion.

Budgeting Basics is designed to help neurodivergent adults build confidence and independence by learning how to manage money through simple, hands-on budgeting strategies.

By focusing on topics like budgeting principles, expense tracking, saving for goals, and preparing for unexpected costs, this course helps participants develop real-world financial skills that reduce stress and promote long-term financial stability. Through guided instruction, practical examples, and individual support, learners gain the tools to create and maintain a budget that fits their personal goals and lifestyles.

Participants will:

• Learn how to create and manage a personal budget using the envelope system

• Understand the difference between fixed, variable, and irregular expenses

• Develop strategies for tracking and adjusting spending each month

• Practice saving for both short-term and long-term goals using clear, realistic methods

• Plan for emergencies and learn how to adapt their budgets when life changes

• Build consistency and accountability through guided reflection and ongoing support

By the end of the course, participants will feel more prepared to manage their money with clarity, flexibility, and confidence. They will leave with personalized budgeting tools, a practical savings plan, and a deeper understanding of how to stay financially organized and proactive. The final four weeks of the course focus on maintaining progress through structured check-ins, peer discussions, and individualized coaching to reinforce strong financial habits and long-term success.