New Directions for Young Adults

Age Groups :: Young Adults (18 - 30)

Gender :: Female | Male | Transgender

Director of Admissions

Christina Hornyak

Admissions Phone

(954) 571-5102

Physical Address

3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd Suite 110
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Mission Statement

The goal of New Directions is to prepare young adults to live independent lives. Our program is comprehensive and client-centered, providing an individualized plan for each client. Support is coordinated using a new multi-disciplinary clinical approach called Direction Therapy. Direction Therapy incorporates educational, vocational, independent living, health, social and recreational goals into one unique comprehensive service plan. New Directions typically supports students with executive functioning deficits and a variety of clinical needs. Participants in the New Directions program are typically working to learn the skills needed to live independently. New Directions is unique among therapeutic programs for young adults, we provide a wide range of services aimed to provide help for young adults in achieving self-sufficiency. Services are regularly tapered to allow clients to exercise the independent living skills they learn. New Directions specializes in providing a custom and effective experience in a transitional living environment. Young adults live independently but get varied levels of support/supervision (based on recommendations and need). New Directions provides a wide range of services. New Directions clients learn to apply the tools they learn from our expert clinical staff to everyday life situations. Please visit our videos page to learn more about New Directions and Direction Therapy, our unique clinical approach designed specifically for young adults on the spectrum.

Innovative Support for Young Adults with ASD

For 20 years, New Directions for Young Adults has been a trusted leader in helping young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive. Our team of autism specialists provides exceptional clinical care and innovative, individualized https://ndfya.com/dt-direction-therapy-cmt/ treatments in a supportive, stigma-free environment designed specifically for young adults. What sets New Directions apart is our commitment to combining clinical expertise with practical, real-world support -- helping each young adult navigate the transition toward greater independence, meaningful relationships, education, employment, and a fulfilling adult life. When it comes to helping young adults with ASD move forward, New Directions provides the expertise, compassion, and innovative care families can trust. Call or contact us today to find out how we can help.

General Information

Participant Age Group(s)

Young Adults (18 - 30)

Organization's Name

New Directions for Young Adults | NDYA

Year Founded

2006

Director of Admissions

Christina Hornyak

Admissions

Which age groups does your organization accept?

Young Adults

Professional Associations/Affiliations

Other

Payment Options

School System | IEP

Private Pay | Out-of-pocket

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Does the program have more than one location for this particular program?

How does the program prevent clients/students/patients from leaving (running) from the program?

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Average Length of Stay

Maximum Age of Participants

Minimum Age of Participants

17.5

Location of Program

Suburban

Gender(s)

Female

Male

Transgender

What is the average number of clients you see per year?

Religious Affiliation

Minimum length of stay

Only accepts participants who are voluntarily enrolling only.

Maximum Enrollment

Can support 18 yo, if they enroll before 18?

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Certified to accept students with I-20 Visa (SEVIS)

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What are the interview requirements for applicants?

Day Visit

No Required Interview in Person

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Religious Affiliation?

Billing & Payments

Payment Type

Private | Self Pay

Breakout Billing For Insurance | ‘Superbill’

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Is there an enrollment fee/outfitting fee/payment in advance?

Yes

If applicable, is the last month’s fees due at enrollment?

Levels of Care

Number of Phases or Levels

Not Applicable

Treatment Categories | Levels of Care

Residential Treatment

Residential Treatment - Autism Spectrum

Residential Treatment - Intellectual Disabilities

Residential Treatment - Mental Health

Residential Treatment - Transitional/Step Down

Transitional Living

Transitional Living - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood

Transitional Living - Social Skills/Life Skills/LD/ASD

Additional levels of care offered by facility

Independent Living | Sober Living | Transitional Living

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)

Outpatient Treatment

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Does your organization have a Gap Year?

Yes

Ownership

Ownership Type

Private Company - Owners On-Site

Name of Parent Company

New Directions for Young Adults

Name of Sister Company

International Society for Autism, Family Therapy & Assessment Clinic of South Florida

Facility Operations | Type of Land

Leased By Program

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Are there medical rule outs

Yes

Possible medical rule outs

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Is there a minimum BMI

Can program accept insulin-dependent diabetics

Yes

Are there additional professionals?

Neurofeedback Specialist

Psychiatrist

Psychologist

Percentage of clients on meds at enrollment

< 50%

Psychiatrist

On staff

If psychiatrist is available to students, what percentage of students change meds?

> 50%

Clinical Operations

Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside of organization?

Not Applicable

What is the largest caseload a therapist can have?

Max 8 Students

Percentage of licensed therapists?

< 50%

Average number of days/week therapist are with clients?

Number of Individual Sessions with Therapist

Do clinical assistants work with lead therapists?

Do any of the therapists have more than one case load?

Treatment Modalities

Is program focused on full recovery? (Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC))

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Types of Therapy Offered

Behavior Modification

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills

Family Focused Therapy (FFT)

Neuro Feedback

Psycho educational

Recreation Therapy

Social Thinking model

Other

Does the program have a level/phase system?

If yes, are phases/levels are they tied to privileges?

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Does program use time out rooms?

Family Involvement

MIDDLE: Family can opt in & out of their involvement based off the timing and current issues in treatment

Family involvement

MIDDLE: Family can opt in & out of their involvement based off the timing and current issues in treatment

What is the typical amount of time a family should expect before hearing about an major incident?

Type of Family Therapy/Work Offered

1 hour max call with therapist per week

Family process facilitated by another therapist

Parents Visit as Needed

Therapy - Group

Is there group therapy?

Yes

Average number of hours per week facilitated by licensed therapist

Average number of hours per week of group processing? (i.e. run by staff, interns, grad students, etc.)

Average number of formal family therapy hours per week (not social calls to teen)

Is video conferencing accessible for family therapy?

Yes

Therapy - Individual

Is there individual therapy?

Yes, part of the program cost

Percentage of licensed therapists?

< 50%

Therapist average case load

Percentage of full time therapists who have a private practice outside a program?

< 50%

Does the Clinical Director carry a case load?

Yes

Staff

Does program run background checks on all staff?

Yes

Is there an educational requirement for staff?

Yes

If Yes, what is it?

College Degree

Programming

Dorm/Housing

Single Rooms with Private Baths

Single Rooms with Shared Baths

Doubles

Triples

Neurodiverse Specialties

ADHD/ADD

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Clinically Complex (possible behavior, genetic, students "who are puzzles")

Development Delay

Genetic Disorders

Intellectual Disabilities

Mood Deregulation &/or Anxiety

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD)

Pervasive Developmental Disabilities (PDD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Speech & Language Disorders

Type of Programming Offered for Neurodiverse Students

Academic & life skill Focus

Academic focus

Academic, functional living skills, life skills and social skills focused

Clinically-driven programming (addresses individual life, living, social and academic needs)

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Academics

Type of Academic Calendar

Year Round School (either quarters, trimester, semesters)

Grades Served

Possible Community College/College

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Can programming support a student to complete a GED?

Yes

Post high school options offered

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Is the program able to implement IEP's

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Can provider handle a student who is more than two grade level's behind in reading?

Yes

Can program support a student who wants vocational training?

Yes

Does the academic program have the ability to provide ACT or SAT Tutoring (on or off site)?

Yes

Transitions

Do you offer transition services for participants/students?

Yes

Are there additional fees that apply to transitional options?

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Percentage of families that participate in various transition programming?

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Assessments

Does the client receive a neuropsychological evaluation?

Other

What percentage of participants receive psychological evaluations?

> 50%

Who completes the psychological evaluation?

Neuropsychologist

Does program receive a fee for evaluation or referral?

Yes - evaluation

Sober Living Houses

Random Drug Testing

Yes

Transportation Options

Public

Can bring your own Vehicle

Provided by Program

Support Services

Resume / Job Search

Are participants required to do chores in the house/community?

Yes

12 Step Meetings on Location

Housing Options (+18+)

Support Staff: apt, dorm, house(s) with on-call to apt, dorm, houses

Supervised: administrative oversight, clinical services, life skills (licensed)

Supervised: administrative oversight, clinical services, life skills (unlicensed)

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Technology

Computer Access

Hardwired Computers

Students have Laptops

Students have Laptops and unlimited Internet Access

Access to Internet turned off nightly

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Eating Disorders

If specific eating disorder care provided,

Binge Eating

Research

Percentage of clients who return home, or to a more traditional setting (like transitions to college or gap year, boarding school, etc.)

< 50%

Has the program previously been part of an evidence-based study?

Yes

Is the program presently part of an evidence-based study?

Yes