LEAP (ASD) Program

Program Information:

• Located within comprehensive school settings, the LEAP Program offers an unique educational opportunity for students with autism and/or communication disorders.

• Provides language enrichment, academic performance and social support for students with autism and/or communication disorders who are unable to access the general education curriculum at, near, or above grade level.

• Instructional options are individualized and may include: special day class, general education mainstreaming with support for mastery of academic content, or general education inclusion with support for social exposure and modeling with peers.

• Provides ongoing, direct social skills instruction, curriculum adaptations and modifications, behavioral support and highly trained staff.

• Speech/language and occupational therapists provide model of integrated therapy services throughout the school day. Including consultation to the teacher, instructional assistants and parents.

• Sensory-motor room available at each site to support the sensory and motor needs of students.

• Adaptive PE teacher provides consultation to program through facilitating small group sessions and swim program.