#  >> K-12 >> K-12 For Parents

Montessori Autism Programs and Services

Montessori schools can be excellent alternatives for children with autism. Many of these schools feature a predictable routine while engaging children with "hands on," sensory activities. Meanwhile "command cards" can give children the chance to learn socially appropriate behavior and language which higher functioning children may learn to mimic in a contextually appropriate manner. The following is a list of a few available Montessori schools specifically designed for children with autism. Keep in mind that there are many other schools available and there may be one in your area.
  1. Broad Horizons

    • Located in Carmel, IN, Broad Horizons offers physical and speech therapy, art, music and foreign language studies and ABA (applied behavioral analysis) verbal therapy while recognizing that children with autism have varied levels of learning abilities and styles. They are the only school to offer a diversified program aimed at children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Indiana as well as being qualified to provide services under the Autism Waiver and the Medicaid Special Services Waivers (state grants for services for people with disabilities). The staff is up to date in their knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Montessori Method.

      Broad Horizons
      (317) 571-0258
      1325 E. 111th Street, Indianapolis IN 46280
      Webmaster: [email protected]

    The Lane Montessori School for Autism

    • The vision of the Lane Montessori School is "To be a Global Model for the education of children with autism spectrum disorders through the fusion of Montessori and ABA methods--to ensure our children thrive in society not just survive." They use a blended Montessori/ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) curriculum to "create a program that will bring out the best in each child." The founder of the school, Michelle Lane received a Premier's award in 2005 for designing the program. It is the first school in the world to have this blend and is a registered Canadian charitable organization.

      The Lane Montessori School for Autism
      434 Mortimer Avenue
      Toronto Ontario
      M4J 2G2
      Canada
      416-435-2460

    Sundance

    • Sundance Montessori School has been recognizing and meeting the developmental needs of it's student since 1989 and is designed so that each child can gain experiences that will help him or her develop a specific concept or skill while the teacher directs the child attention for maximum absorption of the materials. They also have a unique after-school peer model play group where neurologically typical children can play with children with autism spectrum disorders to teach age appropriate interaction skills.

      Sundance Montessori School
      216 Natoma Street, Folsom CA 95630
      916-985-6034

Learnify Hub © www.0685.com All Rights Reserved