MARLBOROUGH - Crossroads Continuum, which serves to enrich the lives of people with autism and related conditions, will expand its offerings as it opens its adult center in the spring of 2023. Called the Commons Program, the center will help adults aged 22 and up to maximize their independence and receive career training.

Chief Program Officer Sarah Palin has led the organization’s efforts to develop the Commons Program.

“The biggest challenge was finding the right space. We are lucky to have been able to locate space directly across the street from our main facility,” said Palin.

The focus of the Commons Program will be providing clients with meaningful community integration, including vocational job opportunities.

“Our clients age out of school at 22. Finding a program that can meet all their needs is difficult, sometimes impossible,” said Palin. “Our program is designed to meet each individual’s needs and increase independence.”

The adult Commons Program will follow the Community-Based Day Support model, which integrates education in conjunction with communitybased activities.

“We look at what each individual enjoys and what they are good at, and we match them to places where they will thrive,” said Palin. “We are actively creating partnerships with com-