Support Designed to Help People & Teams Thrive
Person-centered IDD & mental health support & resources for individuals, families, caregivers, & professionals.
Person-centered IDD & mental health support & resources for individuals, families, caregivers, & professionals.
For self-advocates seeking personal growth, life skills, safety, confidence, and greater independence.
For families and caregivers seeking practical tools, training, and guidance to better support their loved ones.
For professionals and provider teams seeking ethical, person-centered training that improves real-world support and service delivery.

Our Behavior/Growth Supports are guided by the CADC Compass Method™, a person-centered approach that helps individuals, families, caregivers, and teams understand what may be happening, what support may be missing, and what next steps can help.
Instead of asking, “How do we make this behavior stop?” we ask, “What is this person communicating, what is getting in the way, and what support would help?”
We look at behavior as communication and work to understand what a person may be feeling, needing, or experiencing.
We consider the person’s environment, routines, relationships, communication, health, and support system to find where more support may be needed.
We create practical, person-centered strategies that help life feel safer, calmer, and more manageable.
Get a glimpse of the heart behind Creative Approach Development Center and our commitment to helping individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals feel supported, equipped, and connected.

Explore practical tools, guides, and downloads designed to support individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals in everyday situations.

Access workshops, trainings, and learning opportunities focused on independence, caregiver confidence, behavior support, advocacy, and professional growth.

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Some CADC services and caregiver workshops may be covered through the DD Waiver when included in the person’s plan and approved through the authorization process. Contact us to learn more about available options.