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Staff describe sensory supports at Manny J. Lee Recreation Center for people on the autism spectrum
Summary
Program staff said the Manny J. Lee Recreation Center offers a sensory role to help children "reconnect with their inner peace" and emphasized person-centered planning for people on the autism spectrum.
Program staff described services at the Manny J. Lee Recreation Center focused on residents on the autism spectrum and framed those services as part of a person-centered approach.
A program staff member said, "The sensory role at the Manny J. Lee Recreation Center helps kids reconnect with their inner peace." A presenter added that "Autism is a wide spectrum of strengths and challenges" and described staff efforts to sit down with individuals to ask "what is a meaningful life to them." Program staff emphasized relationship-building and individualized supports rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Staff did not announce enrollment figures, funding levels, or the number of participants served; program size and budget details were not specified in the briefing.
