Adaptive Skills Training for Individuals with Autism & Developmental Disabilities in Sonoma County.

Corales de la Tierra helps children, teens, and adults develop independence, social skills, vocational skills, and community confidence through personalized adaptive skills coaching.

More About Corales

What we do…

We empower individuals with developmental disabilities to build life skills that enhance their independence in the home, workplace, and community. Through personalized and innovative training, we aim to make every day more meaningful and manageable for our clients and their families.

Our Specialties Include

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

• Developmental Delays

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Challenging Behaviors

What We Do…

- Learning and practicing social skills in real-life settings
- Functional communication skills
- Building self-advocacy and independence
- Anger management and emotional regulation
- Anxiety management techniques
- Participation in leisure and recreational activities
- Online safety awareness
- Vocational training and obtaining volunteer work opportunities
- Onsite employment support and job coaching
- Support for junior college students navigating academics and career goals
- Establishing health and wellness goals, including exercise routines
- Nutrition and health awareness education
- Personal hygiene and grooming practices
- Food shopping, meal preparation, and budgeting skills
- Building household management skills and daily routines
- Increasing access to community resources and public services
- Learning to utilize public transportation effectively
- Community safety awareness and navigation
- Assisting with transitions, such as joining a day program or adjusting to new living situations
- Supporting clients in obtaining a driver’s license
- Facilitating small group outings to foster social connections
- Coordinating monthly community activities i.e. beach outings, holiday events, and arts and crafts sessions
- Developing computer and technology skills, including coding
- Education and training for academic success
- Art education to foster creativity and expression
- Providing emotional support to clients and families
- Parent support services to aid in navigating challenges
- Modeling and instructing clients to improve self-regulation skills
- Assisting clients in boosting self-esteem through learning new skills, social engagement and community involvement
- Assistance with medical appointments and health management
- Support with state and federal programs such as SSI, SSDI and CalFresh
- Assistance with obtaining new housing or a more independent living situation
- Employing sensory toys and activities during sessions as needed
- Educational modalities, such as games/activities used with EP or ET.

Our Values

Community

Building strong connections to enhance social bonds through community engagement during sessions and group activities in public settings.
Respect

Treating every individual with dignity, honoring their unique strengths, struggles and perspectives.
Peace

Promoting harmony and understanding in interactions and fostering a safe environment for clients.
Self-Worth

Empowering individuals to recognize, celebrate and cultivate their intrinsic value.
Independence

Guiding clients toward greater self-reliance and confidence in their abilities as well as assisting them to better navigate their community.
Care

Providing compassionate, thoughtful advocacy and support tailored to each person’s needs, interests and goals.

The Team

Each team member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to creating a supportive environment where clients can thrive. From experienced educators and therapists to creative specialists and community advocates, we work together to provide personalized care and innovative solutions…