Our goal is to help you live well, stay connected and maintain independence in the place you feel most comfortable: home.
Autism Social Groups Designed for Comfort, Communication and Confidence
CONNECT is Carexcell’s social and community participation program designed to help autistic adults and teens interact at their own pace, using communication styles that feel natural and authentic. There is no pressure to talk, perform or “fit in” — instead, CONNECT offers a warm, encouraging environment where everyone is respected and welcomed exactly as they are.
CONNECT Hornsby is built around three key principles:
1. Comfortable Social Spaces Participants can choose how they interact — whether that’s conversation, observing first, or expressing themselves through gestures, writing, AAC, shared activities or creative tasks.
2. Communication Without Pressure We support every communication style. There is no pressure to speak, no forced participation and no “icebreakers” that make people uncomfortable.
3. Confidence Through Belonging Confidence grows naturally when people feel safe. Our facilitators create an environment where participants feel accepted, included and respected.
CONNECT sessions vary week-to-week, but always include structured, sensory-aware activities that promote comfort, connection and self-expression.
Participants may enjoy:
Every CONNECT session is designed to help autistic participants experience community life in a way that feels positive, predictable and enjoyable.