Cherokee Pediatric Therapy (Canton, GA)

Cherokee Pediatric Therapy

• 1558 Marietta Hwy, Ste 210
  
• Canton, GA 30114
  
• (770) 720-0807
  
• (770)720-2927 (Fax)
  
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Cherokee Pediatric Therapy is the only Sensory Integration private practice in. We are committed to excellence in the identification, evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents in need of Occupational, Sensory related issues, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism.

Our Philosophy
Each child is gifted and has numerous strengths to draw upon. So, we develop our treatment to focus on your child's strengths and improve on their areas of difficulty. Our goal is to help children become independent and achieve their maximum potential.

We also believe that families are an integral part of the therapy program and encourage parents to collaborate with us in making each session the best possible learning process.

In addition, we believe in collaborating with other professionals to obtain the most appropriate treatment and understanding of your child's abilities.

The Threshold Inc. (Goldenrod, FL)

Threshold, Inc.

• PO Box 1110
  
• Goldenrod, FL 32733
  
• (407) 671-7060
  
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Palm Beach County Public Charter School for Children with Autism

Palm Beach County Public Charter School for Children with Autism

• 5800 Corporate Way
  
• West Palm Beach, FL 33407
  
• (561) 640-0270
  
• (561) 640-0270 (Fax)

Quest Kids (Orlando, Fl)

Quest Kids

• 406 E Amelia Street
  
• Orlando, FL 32803
  
• (407) 872-3378
  
• (407) 872-3378 (Fax)

Pinnacle Academy (Bradenton, FL)

Pinnacle Academy, Inc.
6215 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 755-1400

Our Mission

~To blend proven behavioral and developmental methods to create a program which meets the individualized needs of each child.

~To enhance a collaborative approach between home and school.

~To provide a tailored educational setting, which addresses the full spectrum of autism treatment needs.

~To increase awareness and education through parent and professional training opportunities.

~To enable children to reach their potential in a setting where they feel comfortable, confident, and safe.

Jacksonville School for Children with Autism

Jacksonville School for Children with Autism

• 4000 Spring Park Road
  
• Jacksonville, FL 32207
  
• (904) 732-4343
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Jacksonville School for Children with Autism (JSCA) was established in 2005 by two families in an effort to create a safe and flexible learning environment. JSCA families take an active role in the decisions that drive their children's educational programs. The school is designed so that children maintain high levels of one-to-one instruction with teachers as well as interact with peers in structured and unstructured activities.

The school is incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) private school. Funding comes from parent fees, the McKay and other scholarships, fundraising, grants and volunteer efforts.

Our Philosophy
The parents and professionals at JSCA believe that children with autism can learn to communicate, socialize and become productive members of society. Many children with autism are capable of learning age appropriate academics and given the proper amount of adult support, can thrive.

Guiding Principles
Given that no one child is just like another, JSCA offers the opportunity to integrate a variety of curriculums and methodologies to meet each child's individualized educational goals.

The common methodology at JSCA is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/Verbal Behavior (VB) as described by B.F Skinner. ABA is utilized during group activities and natural environment teaching.

Additionally, students combine aspects of Speech and Language Therapy, Rapid Prompting Method, Greenspan DIR model, Relationship Development Intervention, Occupational Therapy/Sensory Integration, picture schedules, and socialization with peers.

Individual children, depending on their developmental level and symptoms, will need different amounts of each of these approaches in their program. The Integrated Model combines the best and most child-appropriate elements from each of these approaches in order to produce natural and spontaneous behaviors and language.

Rebecca School (New York City, NY)

Rebecca School

• 40 East 30^th Street
• New York, NY 10016
• Phone: (212) 810-4120
• Fax: (212) 810-4121
• Email: info@rebeccaschool.org

Rebecca School, is a therapeutic day school, for children 4 to 18, promoting the education and development of children with neurodevelopmental disorders of relating and communicating, including PDD and autism.

We utilize the Developmental Individual Difference Relationship-based (DIR) model. The DIR methodology, developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder, proceeds from the core belief that relationships are the foundation of learning. At Rebecca School we consider the variations in individual motor and sensory processing systems and tailor each child’s program to his or her specific needs. There is no “one-size-fits-all” for children with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating. Each child has unique strengths to be developed and limitations to be remediated. Our goal is not to fit the child to the program but to fit the program to the child.

We provide students with a comprehensive therapeutic program in a real school environment that enhances their life experiences and nurtures their talents. Our enrichment program reflects mainstream private school offerings in science, art, music and movement, gym and technology. We provide the related services of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling as appropriate. The curriculum incorporates academics, Floor Time, social skills training, sensory integration and behavior modification.

Classes are small, with eight children, one teacher, and three teacher assistants in each classroom. Children may work individually, in dyads or in small groups. We provide a 12-month program that includes a six-week summer program. Every Friday the school closes early for ongoing staff and parent training. The school day is Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

We are committed to creating a bridge between home and school. A social worker will be assigned to each family to provide referrals, as necessary, for nutritional, medical and legal consults and to facilitate children’s admission and ex-mission at the school. We also offer sibling and parent support as well as parent training. We are partners with each of our students' families in creating an educational environment, both in school and at home, which meets their individual needs.