Effective communication requires the ability to establish and shift attention, take in and process information and formulate responses appropriate for the situation. These programs address language and communication to help children learn to communicate their needs and advocate for themselves.
Programs may accept registrants after start date.
Basic Communication/Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
20 WEEKS
2 OR 3 DAYS/WEEK
2 OR 3 HRS/DAY
AGES: 3-9
$6,600 (W/TAX)
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The focus of this group is to increase the complexity of your child’s early communication skills, either verbally or with the use of PECS. In PECS, children learn to initiate communication by exchanging picture cards related to items or activities. In Basic Communication, children learn to initiate communication by using sounds or single words. Families will also participate in mediator model training to learn how to support their child’s communication skills.
3-5 YEARS
SOUTH:
Feb 11 – Jun 27
(3 days) Tues & Thurs
12:30pm – 2:30 pm
Sat 9:30 – 11:30 am
WEST:
Feb 10 – Jun 27
(3 days) Mon , Wed & Fri
10:00am – 12:00 pm
EAST:
Feb 10 – Jun 26
(3 days) Mon, Wed, Fri
12:00pm – 2:00 pm
5-7 YEARS
WEST:
Feb 10 – Jun 26
(3 days) Mon, Wed, Fri
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
7-9 YEARS
NORTH:
Feb 11 – Jun 24
(2 days) Mon & Wed
3:00pm – 6:00 pm
Early Communication
20 WEEKS
2 OR 3 DAYS/WEEK
2 OR 3 HRS/DAY
AGES: 6-12
$6,600 (W/TAX)
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This program will increase the complexity of your child’s communication skills, enhance their ability to make requests, make eye contact, provide their name when asked, and follow instructions. This is also designed to teach appropriate classroom skills and social skills to help your child excel in school. This is complemented with structured education sessions for families.
6-8 YEARS
EAST:
Feb 11 – Jun 24 | (2 days)
Mon & Wed | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
10-12 YEARS
SOUTH:
Feb 11 – Jun 26 | (3 days)
Tues, Wed, & Fri | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Intermediate Communications
20 WEEKS
2 DAYS A WEEK
2 HRS/DAY
AGES: 4-6
$4,400 (W/TAX)
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This will enhance the complexity of your child’s communication skills, enhancing their ability to follow two-step instructions, respond to greetings and to their name, ask and answer questions. This is also designed to teach appropriate classroom skills and social skills to help your child excel in school, as well as structured family education sessions.
4-6 YEARS
SOUTH:
Feb 12 – Jun 27 (2 days)
Wed & Fri | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm