Day School, After School, and Weekend Programs

At the Makay Method, child-led learning and real-world experiences are a crucial part of fostering a sense of independence and confidence in neurodivergent people. Participating in these programs, the children will often spend time with other students they are matched with through the Initial Assessment. By exposing neurodivergent children to new experiences and providing them with the necessary skills and support, we help them engage with the world and develop healthy relationships.

These programs are:

• Tailored to the individual child following our initial consultations and assessments
• Mostly group-focused but can be 1:1 experiences depending on your child’s needs and goals.

School Break Programs

During the most common school breaks, such as summer, spring and ski-week, we bring together groups of neurodicergent students to experience new fun activities, teaching functional life skills through outdoor activities, community engagement, culinary exploration, navigating the city, and much more. 

In July, we scoured farmer’s markets, made lunch as a team, worked with horses at a working ranch, swam in a civic center pool and the ocean. We had so much fun that other kids joined us in exploring and splashing around.

Camp programs are designed around our students’ interests, with weekly themes and at least one major field trip. This summer we focus on creativity and autonomy. We take on navigating new settings and situations comfortably, promoting independence, and fostering friendships to help our students build connections and confidence.

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Makay Method Camp Calendar

• Summer 2024 – June 17 – August 16
• Ski Week 2025 – February
• Spring Break 2025 – TBD

1:1 Coaching

A core part of the Makay Method is tailoring plans to develop each student’s unique capabilities and growth opportunities. We start by developing the connection that will be the foundation to build trust going forward. This is typically done in person, initially.

Through 1:1 coaching, we:

• Identify the child’s individual needs to determine potential peer matches with other students, and uncover specific interests to explore in our activities.
• Create a flexible plan based on the student’s preferred learning style and student needs in collaboration with the parents including their goals and wishes.
• Begin structuring a process tailored to each student’s unique needs.

If academic tutoring or structuring is needed we will help assess the current level that the child is at within their grade level and differentiate material as needed.

Initial Parent/Family Consultation

We consult with parent(s), family, or caretakers to first understand needs/goals, and develop a plan to get there. By understanding the child’s history, education status, and abilities we can co-create the best-tailored process for your child’s unique needs.

Initial consultations typically start with:

• Assessment of the needs and wants of the family
• Building the foundation for how the Makay Method can best support your kids and help their growth towards a more independent life

Client Assessment

A core part of the Makay Method is tailoring a process for each child’s unique capabilities and growth opportunities. During this 1:1 meeting, we start developing the connection that will be the foundation of building trust going forward.

In this assessment, we will:

• Identify the child’s individual needs to determine potential peer matches with other students, and uncover specific interests to explore in our activities.
• Create a flexible plan based on the child’s preferred learning style and student needs in collaboration with the parents including their goals and wishes
• Begin structuring the process tailored to the child’s unique needs

If academic tutoring or structuring is needed we will help assess the current level that the child is at within their grade level and differentiate material as needed.

Ongoing Parent/Family Consultations

We offer consultations as needed to address your child’s evolving needs and ensure we stay aligned as we move forward in our collaboration, while forming a team to propel your child’s growth and independence. This consultation can include your child’s service care providers such as teachers, therapists, and specialists.

Typical Consultation:

• Review the flexible contract to assure alignment and set expectations for the best possible collaboration
• Talk about how their child has changed and any new behaviors presented and communicate and get feedback on what’s working and what can be shifted