Early intervention is key for students with ASD. Students with ASD are taught using specific techniques for Autism. The SAS-A (Systematic Assessment System for Autism) is one assessment that may be used to identify the specific needs of the students. Techniques used in the ECDD (Early Childhood Developmentally Delayed) and ASD classrooms are RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) and ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis). Students in the ASD programs also receive speech and occupational therapy if testing finds their individual program needs this service. The ASD Coordinator and Social Worker are available in the home and at school to support the staff and families. The ASD team works together to establish goals so that the teacher and all therapists are working on the same objectives in various settings. Families are encouraged to participate by communicating with the teacher and attending meetings concerning their child. The key focus for our ASD programs are:
Teachers in these programs are: ECDD at Arrowwood: Kelly Kiss & Jody Goodman ASD at Arrowwood: Tera Deprez ASD at Sherwood: Gina Birnbaum ASD at White Pine: Katie Wenzell & Shannon Dammer ASD at Heritage: Manny Garcia Other ASD Team Members: Louanne Neiderquill, Director Amy Idzior, ASD Coordinator Nikki Rethman, Adaptive PE Teacher Christy Berger-Swartz & Jaime Wager, School Psychologists Kelly Bonnell, Holly Kreger & Katrina Aguilar, School Social Workers Kara Mohr, Speech Therapist Julie Ricard & Megan Whelton, Occupational Therapists  |
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