TFL has infused clinically sound and vetted therapeutic theory and practices into every aspect of TFL. From our classroom teaching approach to our rules and guidelines, we have researched and applied the best experience and information to make our program effective. There are no accommodations for non-typical students, they aren’t needed. We built the school around them as the focus. Most things you won’t notice unless you are looking for it. For example, it is critical to always have and understand backup plans for activities to avoid anxiety and model planning for life. Our Tech Coaches know to model, then walk with our students through new concepts and repeat it again, often returning to previous foundational concepts for review. Our students are asked to fail several times before they are asked to succeed. We know trying new things and feeling safe to do so is a part of eventually succeeding. We use that same approach to teach them how to cook, relate, date, and communicate among other things. We create a very safe environment of encouragement and focus on the process, not just the end result. This leads to a life worth living with less stress, more enjoyment in the moment, and better outcomes. We are not a treatment facility, just one that is well equipped and ready to support our students to success. Our Executive Director is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to oversee and be aware of the potential issues and needs of our students. He meets with them often and is personally involved with each student in our small environment. We have ongoing training for all of our staff to stay up on the latest information and techniques for success.