Your child didn't stop learning at 22.
Neither should their education.
Structure. Community. Growth.
A pathway forward for neurodivergent adults when school district services end.
School ended at 22.
The learning doesn't have to.
When school district services end, families face a cliff. Without structure, skills fade. Isolation grows. Hope dims. The Helix Adult Academy is the pathway forward.
Individualized Support
4:1 student-to-staff ratio means every learner gets the attention they need.
Flexible Attendance
Start with 1-2 days per week. Scale up when ready. No rigid requirements.
Real Skill Building
Not activities for activities' sake. Every program builds toward greater autonomy.
Five Program Tracks.
One Shared Goal.
Build skills. Gain confidence. Move toward independence. Choose the tracks that fit your child's needs.
Lifelong Learning
Academic skills that open doors
Reading, math, digital literacy, and critical thinking in a supportive environment. Every student works at their own pace with individualized support.
What students learn:
- Improved reading comprehension and fluency
- Practical math for daily life and money management
- Digital literacy for communication and research
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Workforce Readiness
Real skills for real jobs
Practical job skills, workplace behaviors, and communication tools. Delivered through individualized instruction and hands-on practice.
What students learn:
- Resume building and interview preparation
- Workplace communication and professional behavior
- Time management and task completion
- Career exploration and goal setting
Entrepreneurial Program
Turn ideas into action
Business concepts, innovation, and leadership through real-world projects that connect to each student's unique strengths.
What students learn:
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
- Planning and project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budgeting and financial literacy
Leisure & Social
Connection and community
Social communication, emotional well-being, and recreation through clubs, arts, fitness, games, and group activities.
What students learn:
- Social communication and friendship skills
- Emotional regulation and self-awareness
- Recreation and leisure interests
- Community participation and belonging
Lifeskills House
Independent living in a supported environment
Rotational 2.5-day residential opportunities to practice cooking, cleaning, personal care, and household management. Opening Fall 2027.
What students learn:
- Meal planning, shopping, and cooking
- Personal hygiene and self-care routines
- Household cleaning and organization
- Budgeting and money management
Built on a proven foundation.
The Helix Adult Academy is led by Marjorie McMorris, who founded The Helix School K-22 in 2014 — a non-public school serving autistic children with distinction in the Bay Area.
Families trust Helix because we understand neurodivergent learners. We've built careers supporting them. And we know that learning doesn't stop at 22 — it just needs the right environment.
Credentialed educators
Clinical + educational expertise in autism support
Program Details
- Schedule
- Monday to Saturday
- Hours
- 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Flexibility
- 1-4 classes per day or per week
- Class Size
- 12-15 students maximum
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 4:1 (unless you bring 1:1 support)
- Enrollment Opens
- April 2026
- Semester Starts
- August 2026
- Funding
- Self-Determination & Private Pay
Join the Waitlist.
Enrollment opens April 2026. Get early access by joining our waitlist today. We'll contact you to discuss your family's needs and answer any questions.
Questions?
We're here to help.
Email us anytime or join the waitlist to schedule a conversation with our admissions team.
info@HelixAdultAcademy.org
San Rafael, CA 94903