Residential programs and services for young adults within the high functioning Autism spectrum
Welcome
Our Shire House mission is to create a community of and for young adults within the high-functioning Autism spectrum. A community where friendships and support will be forged as our young adults begin their journey into independent living and will continue to be available long into their adult lives.
Services
The supportive services offered at Shire House guide clients toward mastering self-management skills needed for independent living. Supportive services include:
Executive Functioning Skills
Emotional Regulation
Social Interactions
Household Activities
Academic Support and Guidance
Community Classes including Cooking and Coding
Social Opportunities
Shire House provides a social opportunity for young adults (17+) who are within the high-functioning Autism spectrum.
Our Friday socials are an opportunity for those within our community to have a place to socialize, make friends, and become part of a community of their peers.
Meet Former Client Roxy
Roxy lived at Shire House for almost 3 years, and is now living in her own apartment, and has a job.
ABC7 Star: San Jose mom helps adults with autism
May 25, 2018
Shire House founder Liz Kane was recognized by ABC7 as an “ABC7 Star” for her work in establishing Shire House, a community supporting and nurturing young adults within the high-functioning Autism spectrum.
If it seems autism is seemingly everywhere, there’s a good reason for that. Last month, the CDC released new numbers from a study of 11 states that shows one in 59 children is on the autism spectrum. Consider that in 2007, the prevalence of autism nationwide was one in 150.
That explosion in the number of diagnoses has led to a better awareness of autism and the support services to help children and families. But what happens when those kids grow up?
Please watch this brief video to learn more about our residential program and services for young adults within the high functioning autism spectrum.