Our Mission
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The Nicholas Center is a human service agency, a 501c3 with a social mission: to help individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community. We focus on an individualized approach – meeting the person where they are – abilities, needs for support, interests and goals — we create opportunities for community engagement, vocational training and job support and peer connections.
Real Impact
Participant Impact & Satisfaction Survey 2020
(72% of the 85 currently enrolled participants responded)
97%+
expressed strong satisfaction with the support & services they receive from TNC.
98%
TNC has improved their social skills and their ability to relate to others.
91%
TNC has helped improve their communication skills.
85%
TNC has helped improve their work-related skills.
82%
TNC increased their motivation to work. .
30%
have been successfully placed in gainful employment opportunities.
95%
TNC has helped improve their self-esteem and overall self-confidence.
96%
TNC has opened doors to new and novel opportunities & experiences in the
community.
97%
TNC has helped improve their leisure skills.
96%
TNC has helped increase their level of independence.
96%
TNC has opened doors to meaningful relationships.