Lifesteps, Inc.

Helping Individuals and Families in Western Pennsylvania
With Life's Changing Needs For Over 85 Years.


Children Preschool Children With & Without Special Needs Primary Development Program Child Care Child Check - Developmental & Autism Screening Family Care Mobile Library Speech, Language and Hearing Early Intervention Evaluations Early Care and Education Council Pre-K Counts Adults with Special Needs Community Homes B.E.S.T./Adult Training Centers Community Outreach Speech, Language and Hearing Older Adults Lifesteps Adult Day Health Services Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group Families Early Identification/Crisis Intervention Program Home-Based Family Support Program Families Forever Pediatric Independent Evaluation Services Community Information and Referral Advocacy Public Awareness/Professional Education Services Provided In: Beaver County 724-774-6494 Butler County 724-283-1010 Click here for more information	B.E.S.T./Adult Training Centers We know when families are cared for, the entire community reaps the benefits. At Lifesteps, we have a reputation for caring and working closely with families to help meet the needs of your loved one.
	What is B.E.S.T.? In the early 1980’s Lifesteps broadened its focus to include programs to support adults with mental retardation by opening the Basic Education and Socialization Training program know as B.E.S.T. This program, which began in Butler County, later expanded to Beaver County and serves as a center-based program with occasional community outings. The program supports adults with mental retardation as they grow to their fullest potential through a highly structured program in the areas of academics, leisure skills, music therapy, art, vocations training and sensory awareness.
	Program Highlights
	Academics Individuals participate in activities to develop and improve skills in the area of reading, math, money, time, social interaction and communication. Music Therapy Individuals participate in structured music activities to improve and increase social interactions, communication, attending cognitive and gross/fine motor skills. Vocational/Sensory Awareness Goal plans are geared toward improving attendance and work pace, and developing fine motor skills such as sorting, packaging and assembly of various products. In Butler, the Sensory Awareness Room includes numerous visual and tactile items.	Leisure Skills Training Skills emphasized in this area include increased participation, increased fitness level, hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Art Individuals in art class typically work on goals to improve independent initiation, manipulation of materials, craft skills, coloring skills and material usage.
	Speech therapy is also made available to individuals on an as-needed basis.


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A copy of the official registration and financial information of Lifesteps, Inc. may be obtained from the Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.