Lifelong learning.
Real-world skills.
A pathway forward for neurodivergent adults.
Structure, community, and a pathway forward for neurodivergent adults when school district services end.
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Open House Dates
Tour the space, meet our team, and learn how The Helix Adult Academy supports neurodivergent adults.
June 16
1:00 – 3:00 PM
June 24
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
June 27
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Who Is THAA For?
Whether you're a young adult exploring your next chapter or a parent seeking the right fit — The Helix Adult Academy was built for you.
This is YOUR place.
At The Helix Adult Academy, you'll build real skills, make friends, and work toward your goals — at your own pace. Whether you're interested in cooking, job skills, art, or learning to live more independently, there's a program track that fits you.
See What a Day Looks LikeWhen school services end,
the next chapter begins.
When school district services end, families face a cliff. Without structure, skills fade. Isolation grows. Hope dims. The Helix Adult Academy is the pathway forward for neurodivergent adults.
Individualized Support
2:1 participant-to-staff ratio means every young adult gets the attention they need.
Flexible Attendance
Start with 1-2 days per week. Scale up when ready. No rigid requirements.
Real Skill Building
Not activities for activities' sake. Every program builds toward greater autonomy.
Six Program Tracks.
One Shared Goal.
Build skills. Gain confidence. Move toward independence.
Lifelong Learning
Academic skills that open doors
Blends foundational academics with creative exploration to equip learners to improve reading, math, digital literacy, and critical thinking in a supportive, individualized environment.
What participants learn:
- Improved reading comprehension and fluency
- Practical math for daily life and money management
- Digital literacy for communication and research
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Workforce Readiness
Real skills for real jobs
Workshop-style program introducing practical job skills, workplace behaviors, communication tools, and career awareness. Training is delivered through individualized and small group instruction, along with hands-on practice.
What participants learn:
- Resume building and interview preparation
- Workplace communication and professional behavior
- Time management and task completion
- Career exploration and goal setting
Entrepreneurial Program
Turn ideas into action
Turns ideas into action by exploring business concepts, innovation, and leadership. Students develop entrepreneurial skills in problem-solving, planning, teamwork, budgeting, and product development through real-world projects that connect to their unique strengths.
What participants learn:
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
- Planning and project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budgeting and financial literacy
Leisure & Social
Connection and community
Cultivates social communication, emotional well-being, and recreation skills through a diverse range of activities including clubs, arts, fitness, games, and interactive social activities. Opens Fall 2027.
What participants learn:
- Social communication and friendship skills
- Emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Recreation and leisure interests
- Community participation and belonging
Visual Arts & Media Production
Find your creative voice
Nurtures creative expression and technical skills through hands-on experiences in filmmaking, photography, visual arts, and theater. Students explore diverse artistic mediums, develop their creative voice, and bring imaginative projects to life in a supportive environment.
What participants learn:
- Photography and visual storytelling
- Filmmaking and video production
- Drawing, painting, and mixed media
- Theater and performance skills
Lifeskills House
Independent living in a supported environment
Offering rotational 2.5-day residential opportunities where students can practice independent living skills in a supported environment. This will be a year-long program so that key skills can be acquired. Opens Fall 2027.
What participants learn:
- Meal planning, shopping, and cooking
- Personal hygiene and self-care routines
- Household cleaning and organization
- Budgeting and money management
Your Day at THAA
Structured enough to build skills, flexible enough to feel like yours.
Arrival & Check-In
Settle in, greet friends and staff. Review the day's schedule together.
First Morning Workshop
Hands-on learning in your chosen program track: academics, job skills, or entrepreneurial projects.
Second Morning Workshop
Continue building skills with a different focus area or go deeper in your primary track.
Lunch & Community Time
Eat together, practice life skills like meal prep, and build friendships over shared time.
First Afternoon Workshop
Dive into arts, leisure, cooking, or a second program track. Your schedule, your choice.
Second Afternoon Workshop & Wrap-Up
Finish the day with reflection, goal setting, and celebrating what you accomplished.
Our Mission
To support neurodivergent adults in leading purposeful, independent, and connected lives through lifelong learning, workforce readiness, and community-based opportunities.
When school district services end, many families face a cliff — no structured programming, limited options, and growing isolation. The Helix Adult Academy exists to bridge that gap.
Built on more than a decade of experience serving neurodivergent learners through The Helix School K-22, the Academy extends that proven model into adulthood. Our six program tracks — from workforce readiness and life skills to visual arts and entrepreneurship — are designed to build real independence at every participant's pace.
Families trust us because we understand neurodivergent young adults. We've built careers supporting them. And we know that when school ends, the need for growth, structure, and community doesn't.
Support Our Mission
When school district services end — but the need for growth, community, and structure doesn't. For many neurodivergent adults, this transition means losing the support system they've relied on for years.
Your support helps The Helix Adult Academy bridge that gap. Every contribution fuels programs that build independence, confidence, and real-world skills for young adults who deserve a pathway forward.
DonateWays to Support
Financial Contributions
Fund scholarships, program materials, and staff training
In-Kind Donations
Equipment, supplies, and technology for our programs
Volunteer Your Time
Share skills, mentor participants, or assist with events
Spread the Word
Share our mission with your network — awareness matters
The Helix Adult Academy is a fiscally sponsored project of The Helix School, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 39-3248754). All contributions are legally received by The Helix School for the exclusive benefit of The Helix Adult Academy. Your donation is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Mail donations: Make check payable to The Helix School (memo: The Helix Adult Academy Project). Mail to: The Helix School, 161 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903.
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