Elementary/secondary school age students appropriate for this program are served in regional classes throughout Bucks County.  All programs offer a low student to teacher ratio which permits instructional emphasis upon the development of skills in communication, behavior management, daily living, socialization and academic content areas. Speech therapy is fully integrated into the program.  When needed, integrated occupational and/or physical therapy is provided.

Maximum Class Size:  State Regulations and Standards Elementary and Secondary:  4-8

Instructional Assistants: Provided for each program

Students are instructed in the following areas:  Communication, behavioral management, academics, fine/gross motor, daily living skills, social and community living skills.

Related Services are included in the basic program.

PROGRAM FEATURES:

• Intensive Specially Designed Instruction in Social, Communication and Behavioral Skills
• Speech and Language Support Services within the School and Community
• Augmentative Communication
• Behavior Management Support Services
• Parent Support Program
• Planned Course Curriculum
• Program Supervision and Management
• Individualized Educational Planning
• Psychological Support Services
• Social Support Services and Community Based Instruction for Secondary Students
• Coordination with ESY Summer Autistic Program

Staff Development/Training (Project TEACCH,  PECS, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Stories, Crisis Prevention Intervention and other emerging strategies)

AUTISTIC/PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER SUPPORT