Adult Enrichment Center

Adult Enrichment Center (AEC) describes itself as an adult day program focused on evidence-based practices rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA) to support neurodiverse adults. Its model centers on person-centered, person-driven curriculums, delivered by support coaches who help participants pursue opportunities for social, vocational and cognitive achievement, and it emphasizes friendships and mentorship. One family says staff care for their adult children like family, while another reports that their daughter, who uses a wheelchair, was turned away. It is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as an Adult Day Program for up to 121 participants.

AEC builds an individualized, person-centered curriculum for each participant using ABA-based practices. Support coaches work with participants on social, vocational and cognitive goals and encourage friendships and mentorship. Details on meals, transportation and daily schedule are not published, so call the center to ask.

Adult Enrichment Center's Santa Ana campus is at 1813 E Dyer Rd, Unit 411, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (714) 576-2688 or email info@auaec.com to ask about enrollment and whether the program can meet specific physical needs.