Programs

Pre-vocational program for teens

A growing program for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities, covering work routines, money, technology and the social side of a job. We're still building the full range for ages 16 and up, and we'll tell you honestly whether it fits.

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Planting in the LifeLab Kids garden for life skills and pre-vocational learning

Goals

What the program covers

Every therapist your child sees works from this same plan, aimed at school and home.

Vocational skills

Multi-step directions, finishing tasks, time management, teamwork.

Workplace & life skills

Responsibility, communication and routines like clocking in.

Technology

Tools for communication, travel and digital calendars.

Financial literacy

Budgeting, mock paychecks and simulated shopping.

Counseling & mental health

Licensed counselor support for coping and anxiety.

Socialization

Team projects, real-world practice and peer connection.

Benefits

Working toward

Skills for daily life
Confidence at work
Contributing to community
Living independently
Mental & physical health
Financial health

A therapist and child celebrating progress on a sticker chart during ABA therapy

Thank you

Made possible by our supporters

Oakland County
FS Foundation
JRD Systems
Pulte Family Foundation
PNC Foundation
Equifax
Carls Foundation
Sobey Garrett Family Fund

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More services, one plan

TherapyApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Play-based ABA that shares goals with speech and OT.View details TherapySpeech TherapyCommunication in the form that works for your child.View details TherapyOccupational TherapySensory and motor skills for play, self-care and home.View details TherapyPhysical TherapyStrength, balance and confident movement.View details TherapyFeeding TherapySOS, Talk Tools and Beckman methods for calmer meals.View details TherapyRecreational TherapyGames, sport and outings that practice real-life skills.View details TherapyCounseling & Art TherapyCounseling and art for feelings, coping and confidence.View details TherapyMusic TherapyBoard-certified music therapy for focus and connection.View details ProgramsLife SkillsEveryday tasks like dressing and cooking, step by step.View details ProgramsSocial Skills GroupsSmall groups to practice friendship and conversation.View details ProgramsTechnologyExergaming, VR and digital tools for real-world skills.View details ProgramsParent TrainingCoaching so strategies carry into home and school.View details ProgramsSummer CampSummer days of play with therapy goals built in.View details InsurancesCoverageHow insurance coverage works for therapy at LifeLab Kids.View details InsurancesPrivate Pay OptionsClear, simple pricing when insurance isn’t an option.View details ProgramsSummer Social GroupsSmall summer groups built around your child's interests.View details