What is CAPS?
The Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) program pairs an autistic individual with a Community Autism Peer Specialist to achieve personal wellness and community participation goals. Activities are chosen by the autistic person to build skills in the areas of employment, postsecondary education, leadership, independent living, self-care and health management, interpersonal relationships, use of public transportation, community participation, and other areas of growth. CAPS are trained peer support professionals. They also have personal experience as self-advocates on the Spectrum. Note there is a difference between the CAPS Training, CAPS Job and CAPS Service. Here’s a short explanation:
CAPS Training: The 75-hour training that provides you with a foundation to become a CAPS Peer Specialist. More information is below.
CAPS Job: Employment opportunities that use your CAPS Training experience. Our CAPS Training Program graduates have gotten jobs as Peer Specialists, in wellness engagement units, providing travel training, and other related areas.
CAPS Service: This is the service that pairs an autistic individual with a CAPS Peer Specialist. More information is below.