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The BASE Institute provides behavioral, academic, and social enrichment to children with autism spectrum disorders.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR PARENTS

Parental commitment is an important component for the students success in the BASE Institute. When we accept a student, we accept the family.

Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the following manner:

Ongoing involvement in on-site parent support / skills training group

Frequent communication with the classroom teaching team to ensure continuity of programming.

Parents of children in the BASE Institute must be accessible during the school day to be open to modifying the students schedule when necessary.

TRAINING

It is required that all staff members participate in weekly training sessions. The staff receives intensive training on autism spectrum disorders and applied behavioral analysis.

Parent Support / Training groups are offered twice a month throughout the school year. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
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PROGRAM FEATURES

Applied Behavioral Analysis Approach
- Discrete Trial Instruction
- Functional Behavioral Assessment

Social Skills Training

Small Group Instruction
Role Play
Social Stories &
Social Scripting
Opportunities for Generalization

Language Skills Development
- Pragmatic Skills Training
- Use of PECS (Picture Exchange
- Communication Symbols)
- Oral Motor Development
- Articulation Training
- Availability of Augmentative Communication devices

Transition Planning

Interest Evaluation
Vocational Assessment
Job Training / Coaching

Individualized Academic Programs
- Specialized Reading
- Functional Mathematics
- Social Studies / Science
- Music / Art / Phys. Ed.

Life Skill Preparation

Leisure Skill Development
Money Management
Meal Preparation
Travel Training
Personal Hygiene

Related Services

Speech / Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Counseling
Physical Therapy
Resource Room
Social Skills Training
Music Therapy
Parent Training

Opportunities for Integration

STAFF

Certified Special Education Teachers
Certified School Psychologist
Licensed Speech / Language Therapist
School Counselor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Certified Occupational Therapist
Certified Physical Therapist
Certified Music Therapist

CLASS SIZE RATIO

Students receive personalized attention due to small student to teacher ratios. All classes have up to six students and are taught by a certified special education teacher.

RELATED SERVICES

Speech / Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Counseling
Physical Therapy

Resource Room
Social Skills Training
Music Therapy
Parent Training

All services are available on-site.