Effective education for autism
Educating autistic children can be a challenge in the best of
circumstances. Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects
social and communication skills. A "spectrum" disorder, its symptoms
vary widely, but people with autism generally can't understand other
people's thoughts and motivations, and so they aren't able to
respond appropriately to their environment and form relationships
with other people. Many people with autism also have associated
language delays and mental retardation, while others have average or
above-average intelligence but the same communication problems.
There's no one "cure" for autism, the major treatment
for autism is early and ongoing educational intervention. And that
education is the responsibility of public school
districts.
For more information
on how we can help, call Bonnie Kelly - Behavior
Analyst at 419.633.0718 or e-mail us with your questions
here,
E-Mail Us.
More online info
about the M.O.D.E.L. School visit the following websites
http://www.autism-behavior-analyst.com/
http://uac.utoledo.edu/metronet/m108/
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M.O.D.E.L's mission statement:
"To, in cooperation with parents, provide a
nurturing learning environment, and in so develop the full potential of
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by addressing each individuals
social and educational needs."
We believe:
▪ The only appropriate education is an
effective education
▪ If a child cannot learn by the way we teach, then we must teach in a
way the child can learn
▪ Behavior in any form is communication
▪ Educational programs should be held accountable to produce outcomes
that are socially valuable, functional, and exceptional
▪A healthy relationship between school and home, as well as parental
involvement and participation are crucial to a child's development and
the success of their education.
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