Autism Friendly HFA & ASD Life Skills Program in Charlotte, NC

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HFA & ASD Friendly Onsite is an autism-friendly life skills program in Charlotte designed specifically for individuals with High-Functioning Autism (HFA) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Through real-world, hands-on learning and modern technology, students build essential skills to navigate everyday life. This autism life skills training focuses on four key areas critical for independent living and success: communication skills, money management, social skills through humor, and emotional regulation.

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Enrollment Cap

Class Starts November 28th

Overview

Communication Skills

Students in our autism-friendly program will build essential communication skills for personal and professional success. They will learn to read body language, start conversations, write professional emails, and speak confidently. Our hands-on approach is designed for individuals with High-Functioning Autism (HFA) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Money Management

Students learn practical financial skills by understanding how money systems work, creating realistic budgets, practicing safe online banking, and developing strategies for future planning. This hands-on training helps individuals with HFA and ASD build real-world financial literacy that supports independent living

Humor & Social Skills

Students learn to use humor as a powerful tool for building connections, developing confidence in social interactions, and understanding visual comedy. Through hands-on practice, individuals with HFA and ASD strengthen communication skills and form positive relationships.

Emotional wellbeing

Students explore emotional intelligence by learning to recognize and manage their own emotions, develop stress management techniques, resolve conflicts peacefully, and build personal resilience. This module focuses on practical strategies for maintaining mental and emotional health.

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Labs + Workshops

Hands on learning professional equipment industry software assignments workflows recording studios

Feel right at home inside a recording booth, directing a film shoot or opening professional edition software. Practice on campus guided by professional instructors and master the skills needed to succeed in today’s media industries.

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Enrollment Process

1. Syllabus

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2. Catalog

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3. Apply

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The Media Arts Center is an attract school, not a pursuit school. There are no admissions advisors, enrollment counselors, or recruiters of any kind. Everyone who works here is a teacher experienced in subjects they know deeply. If you want to be chosen for one of six seats in an upcoming class the obligation is on you to read, reach out, apply, and tour. We are not a community college and do not accept everyone in the community.

We look for initiative, communication, and preparation in all applicants prior to consideration for acceptance.

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