CTC School

• 345 South Main St
• Wharton , NJ 07885
• (973) 989-4033
• (973) 347-0686 (FAX)
• Celebratethechildren.org

Celebrate the Children's founder and director, Monica G. Osgood, is an experienced behavioral consultant and therapist who specializes in teaching social skills to children with autism and other disorders in relating and communicating. Monica has been working with this population for eleven years. Her experience includes four years at a school for autism in North New Jersey. She began as a classroom behavioral assistant and was promoted to Home Program Coordinator and eventually Social Skills Coordinator.

The responsibilities with this position included the development and implementation, with very encouraging results, of the social skills program for the entire school. She conducted social skills groups at the school on a daily basis for children of all ages and various developmental levels. In addition to running social skills groups, extensive work was also done transitioning special needs children into regular education settings. As a result of this work she has acquired an extensive range of materials and information on how to teach social skills to children with special educational needs. Currently, as a consultant to numerous school districts in New Jersey Monica's responsibilities involve curriculum and IEP development, teacher trainings, trouble shooting and the implementation of behavioral and social skills strategies for self-contained and mainstreamed students. In September of 1998 she started a public school program in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey for pre-schoolers and elementary age children with autism. The program is based on her own philosophies in combination with DIR (Greenspan). The program consists of a pre-school classroom and partial and full inclusion for older children. The program has been very successful and currently there is a waiting list. In conjunction with her work in the school systems, Monica also provides home programs and consultation for children with relating and communicating difficulties. This intervention includes social-emotional development, parent/sibling-child relationship support, self help skills, and academic support. In addition to therapy these positions include hiring and training staff and family members to work with the children; the implementation and monitoring of programs to be run with the children; staff management; and placement and support of the children into regular education settings. Monica is a faculty member of the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders(ICDL) and has had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Stanley Greenspan and Dr. Serena Wieder who have been very supportive of the Mt. Arlington program and other projects Monica has created. Monica has completed a DIR certification program as one of the first professionals ever to receive this formal certificate. In July 2001 Monica worked as one of twelve faculty members (including Drs. Greenspan and Wieder) providing a DIR certification workshop to professionals. In November of 2001 she presented at the annual ICDL conference as a faculty member with Dr. Brazelton, and Dr. Greenspan, et.al. Additional accomplishments include many speaking engagements at conferences, regular consultations to school districts and conferences in Wales, and the supervision of annual DIR summer camps both in the USA and Wales. Most recently, Monica has appeared on Welsh Channel 4 and BBC1 sharing the DIR approach with British parents and professionals documentary style.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a treatment for autism that has been thoroughly researched and empirically validated by the scientific community, CARD develops individualized treatment plans. CARD was established in 1990 and has several offices throughout the world. With our network of trained supervisors and therapists, we can provide services to families throughout the world.

The CARD Treatment Program

Description of CARD Program

The CARD Program recommends that 1:1 behavioral therapy be administered initially in the home setting, and then generalized to other settings such as school. The techniques used in teaching are based on Applied Behavior Analytic practices such as Discrete Trial Teaching and the content of instruction covers a wide range of skill areas such as speech and language skills, gross and fine motor skills, academic skills, self-care, and most importantly, socialization skills.

The CARD early intervention plan typically consists of intensive treatment in which basic skills are taught in the first years and advanced social and language skills are taught in the final years. CARD treatment is typically allocated in the following manner, allowing variance depending on each child's particular symptoms and rapidity of learning.

	Services	Skills Taught
YEAR ONE	40 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Simple compliance, self-help, motor imitation, receptive and expressive object and action labeling, simple requests, and basic toy manipulation.
YEAR TWO	5-10 hours of preschool with a CARD shadow targeting social skills, and 30-35 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Complex skills including imaginary play, describing and complex language, emotion recognition, and basic cause and effect, with an emphasis on generalization.
YEAR THREE	15 hours of general-education Kindergarten with a CARD shadow, targeting attention, classroom behavior, academics, and social development, and 20 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Abstract skills such as abstract reasoning, senses, observational learning, and social skills are targeted.
YEAR FOUR	30 hours of attendance in general education First Grade, and 10-15 hours of in-home therapy.	The final treatment year should focus entirely on social skills and academic achievement in first grade. Typically, theory of mind and executive functioning skills, understanding cause and effect relationships, and comprehending social cues are the primary focus. In addition, parent and teacher training is completed so that treatment gains may be maintained after therapy is terminated.

U.S. Locations: Garden Grove, CA - Go 12399 Lewis Street, Suite 202 Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 750-0575 Fax: (714) 750-0160 Hank Moore, M.A., Regional Director Email: H.Moore@centerforautism.com Rochester, New York - Go 6 N. Main Street, Suite 110 Fairport, New York, 14450 Phone: (585) 377-6590 Fax: (585) 377-6605 Denise Rhine, Managing Supervisor Email: D.Rhine@centerforautism.com San Diego, CA - Go 7297 Ronson Road, Suite H San Diego, CA 92111 Phone: (858) 278-6603 Fax: (858) 278-660 Theresa Bruhn-Contreras, Managing Supervisor Email: T.Contreras@centerforautism.com San Juan Capistrano, CA - Go 27127 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1921 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: (949) 661-6753 Fax: (949) 661-6853 Jason Garner, Regional Director Email: J.Garner@centerforautism.com San Jose, CA - Go 940 Saratoga Ave., Suite 105 San Jose, CA 95129 Phone: (408) 423-8076 Fax: (408) 423-8077 Se Mi Lee, Office Manager Email:S.Lee@centerforautism.com Bakersfield, CA - Go 513 W. Columbus St. Suite A Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 321-9700 Fax: (661) 321-9750 Hank Moore & Vince Redmond, Regional Directors Email: H.Moore@centerforautism.com V.Redmond@centerforautsim.com Austin, CA - Go 3001 Bee Cave Road Suite 150 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (866) 833-3898 Fax: (512) 330-9505 Erica Strange , Clinical Supervisor Email: E.Strange@centerforautism.com

Torrance, CA - Go 21253 B. Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: (310) 944-9809 Fax: (310) 944-9810 Vince Redmond , Regional Director Email: V.Redmond@centerforautism.com Springfield, VA - Go 6315 Backlick Road Suite 302 Springfield, VA 22150 Phone: (703) 229-0202 Fax: (703) 569-0321 Mary Ann Cassell, Managing Supervisor Email: M.Cassell@centerforautism.com Larchmont , NY - Go 1890 Palmer Avenue, Suite 404 Larchmont, NY 10538 Phone: (914) 833-1303 Fax: (914) 833-1805 Denise Rhine, Managing Supervisor Email: D.Rhine@centerforautism.com Temecula, CA - Go 28991 Old Town Front St. #208 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (858) 278-6603 Fax: (858) 278-6603 Theresa Bruhn-Contreras, Managing Supervisor Email: T.Contreras@centerforautism.com Sacramento, CA - Go 2945 Ramco St. Suite 220 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (916) 374-0800 Fax: (916) 374-0808 Sarah Cho, CARD Case Supervisor Email: S.Larsen@centerforautism.com Phoenix, AZ - Go 1620 N. 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone: (602) 325-2485 Fax: (602 225-2485 Sarah Niehoff, Managing Supervisor Email: S.Niehoff@centerforautism.com

League School of Greater Boston

League School of Greater Boston

• 300 Boston Providence Turnpike
• Walpole, MA 02032
• 508-850-3900
• 508-660-2442 (FAX)
• info@leagueschool.com

For more than 40 years, the League School of Greater Boston has been a leading educator of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. As one of the first schools to specialize in teaching children with autism, League’s approach is built on innovation as well as established programs that have proven to help students reach their greatest potential.

Our year-round, private educational program offers a full range of social, academic, behavioral and community-life-skills curricula to meet the individual strengths and needs of our diverse population. Our team approach allows for both a comprehensive and tailored program, building on the expertise of each staff member and the potential of each student.

Students, from ages 3 – 22, work on and build academic, vocational and social skills in our specially designed educational facility. In addition to reading, math, science and social studies, they have a full array of services: social pragmatics, communication, sensory integration, occupational therapy and behavior therapy. Programs also include art, music and physical education classes.

In tandem with our strong academic environment we create a student-centered atmosphere to help our students develop a sense of community – and friendships – within the comfort of the school. During Club Times, students participate in extracurricular activities such as chorus, cooperative board games, science and nature activities, and karaoke singing. Our student council schedules many fun activities throughout the year, including Crazy Hat Day, Hawaiian Day and Red Sox Pride Day. And families have the opportunity to participate in celebrating their children’s accomplishments at concerts, talent shows and family days.

At the League School, we see each student as an individual. We see our students as children first and then as children with a disability. Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong disability and we therefore seek to provide each child with the skill sets they need to achieve their greatest potential while at school and later in their community.

I.N.S.P.I.R.E. for Autism, Inc.

I.N.S.P.I.R.E. for Autism, Inc.

• 77 Dylan Road
• Brattleboro, VT 05301

I.N.S.P.I.R.E. for Autism, Inc., an Integrated School Program for Independence, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship, is a non-profit, educational institution servicing the needs of adolescents and young adults through age 22, whose primary diagnosis is Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Founded in 2007 by a group of concerned parents, award-winning teachers, and committed community philanthropists, I.N.S.P.I.R.E. has been designed to increase community-based opportunities for economic, social and physical independence for individuals with Autism while creating a warm, supportive, family-oriented environment in which students, families and teachers can learn and work together. Our school is located in Brattleboro, Vermont, a rural, artistic community within close proximity to Western Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our classrooms are based on a scenic, 130-acre site, the Delta Campus, www.deltacampus.com, which is powered by self-sustaining energy sources, not the least of which is the commitment of the individuals who live and work here. Students of I.N.S.P.I.R.E. will benefit from the school’s collaboration with community-based social and business partnerships. We are guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values.

The Joshua School

The Joshua School

• 2900 S University Blvd.
  
• Denver, CO 80210
  
• (720) 252-5600
• Send email

The Joshua School is a private, non-profit school and resource center for individuals with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, or other special needs, and their families. We are committed to building a community that offers the highest level of care and individual instruction for students, the most comprehensive array of services, and the strongest level of outreach and education regarding autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for the greater Colorado community.

Located in Denver, Colorado, The Joshua School serves children 5 to 18 years of age. Our highly dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable faculty have years of expertise in the fields of autism, education, special needs, OT, Speech, and others. We strive for balance in our approach, understanding that each student is unique and complex with varied interests, talents, and challenges. By taking the time to know our students, we build bonds with them and their families. In this structured, challenging, and encouraging environment, students discover themselves and the world around them.

Colorado Institute of Autism

Colorado Institute of Autism PO Box 50254 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 (719) 593-7334

Helping Children with Autism: The Mariposa School

The Mariposa School for Children with Autism

• 203 Gregson Drive
  
• Cary, NC 27511
  
• (919) 461-0600
• Send email

Learn about a special school helping children with Autism. The Mariposa School is a non-profit organization created specifically to offer children with autism year round, one-on-one instruction using innovative teaching techniques. Based in central North Carolina, the school has attracted international attention for its progressive teaching curriculum. Families from across the region and country have relocated so their children can attend the school a testament to the effectiveness of its teaching methodology and commitment to helping these students succeed. The educational program is tailored to fit his or her individual needs so that the student may realize his/her maximum potential.