Seeds Educational Services, Inc.

Services

SEEDS Education offers a variety of direct services. These encompass abuse investigation, behavioral consulting, day and evening classes, curriculum development, socialization opportunities and public speaking and outreach. Programs and services are provided in a variety of community settings and at our office.

Abuse Investigation
In coordination with law enforcement and protective services, SEEDS provides support services regarding abuse investigations. These services include investigative tools, techniques, interviews, and strategies utilized in investigations of sexual abuse of persons with developmental disabilities. Seeds investigative reports and findings have been utilized by the courts, law enforcement and state regulatory agencies.

Behavioral Consulting
Behavioral consulting is provided individually or in small group sessions. These consultations address immediate comportment concerns that cannot be appropriately handled in a classroom environment and may require specialized training. Consultations are offered at the Seeds Educational Services office in Old Town near the Trolley/Bus station or at the individual's work or home.

Classes
Seeds Educational Services offers many classes throughout San Diego County. Classes are offered during the day and in the evening to adults with developmental disabilities. These classes are taught in small-to-large group settings and teach socialization, boundaries, and abuse awareness and prevention. Classes and activities are designed to support people with developmental disabilities and teach them how to relate effectively with others in their community. SEEDS instructors tailor the classes to meet the specific needs of each group. For many students, the classes are an introduction to social norms, sexual education, relationships, boundaries, abuse awareness and prevention. The classes and activities provide a safe environment for students to learn , ask questions and practice new skills. Socialization opportunities (picnics, parties) are offered five times a year to augment skills learned in classes and offer a safe environment for students to practice socializing. Please contact the office for a complete schedule and information regarding classes near you. Contact Us

Curricula Development
SEEDS has developed personal safety curricula for people with cognitive disabilities and for those assisting them. The curricula covers a variety of topics including assertiveness training, friendship skills, sexuality, relationship understanding, identifying abuse, and fire safety. Seeds provides training to agencies that implement educational programs and will consult with any agency in designing educational materials. Because each program SEEDS offers is based on the individual needs of the agency requesting our services, we are pleased to work with you towards success in your specific area.

Parties and Socialization
Events and social gatherings are organized to assist students in building relationships and to practice newly acquired skills. SEEDS currently hosts several events annually in the San Diego, California area.

Please check our calendar for upcoming events.

Public Speaking and Outreach
Workshops and lectures are available to community organizations that are interested in learning more about people with disabilities. The goals are to facilitate community integration, foster support and teach effective strategies in dealing with the concerns of people with disabilities when in public.