Student Transition Enrichment Program (STEP)
Student Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) is a social skills and emotional regulation program for adolescents and young adults. STEP helps individuals engage more fully in the community and help transition to post-secondary education and/or the workplace. Treatment focuses on building adaptive pre-vocational and independent life skills, including performing household chores, traveling in the community, preparing meals, shopping, socialization and other expectations of living independently in a community. STEP is a program of The Center for Autism (CFA), a PHMC subsidiary.
- Offers year-round programming, with weekly sessions for 12 weeks
Contact Us
4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Eligibility Criteria
Youth and adolescents age 14-21 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Must be able to maintain a 4:1 child-to-therapist ratio
- Verbal abilities sufficient to hold simple back and forth communications
- Independent with using the bathroom
Referral Process
Participants can enroll directly or may connect through a medical professional or treatment provider.
- Email: intake@cfa.phmc.org
- Call: 215.220.2121
- Fill out a referral form
