Teach to many different learning styles so the potential of every learner is tapped. Use alternative forms of assessment and instruction to provide avenues for those who learn differently.

We hope to see you there!

As the article says:

All the challenges of freshman year are multiplied 500-fold when you’re also dealing with autistic spectrum disorders, says Janet Miller, director of Berkeley’s two-year-old College Internship Program for young adults with Asperger’s and similar disabilities.

It’s not a question of intelligence. It’s regular life they have difficulty with — getting up in the morning, prioritizing tasks, and taking care of themselves.

This is an important area to consider as your student is getting older and ready for college. Your local colleges may have programs similar to the one at Berkeley, or at least a student services department where they can find help… such as the DSS department at CSULB.

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Here is a great opportunity for one to three weeks of fun and therapeutic activities lead by our highly experienced autism therapists.  Each week has a special theme, but every week will emphasize the development of social skills.

Opportunity Schools uses Lindamood-Bell’s research-based intervention as part of our program’s curricula, so Nanci’s lecture may be especially interesting to our parents and teachers alike.  It is a little over an hour long, so be prepared… it’s academic, but well worth the watch.

Click here to view the embedded video.