Our special education programs are tailored to promote and to direct each child's potential. They result from thorough analysis of the child's potential. They result from the child's abilities in motor development, self-care, socialization, language and communication. This analysis is conducted by our licensed physical, and speech therapists, and through methods of appraisal designed by certified special educators. Using these evaluations, we develop an Individualized Educational Plan for each child. This plan includes both short-and long-term goals and concentrated learning activities to attain these goals. The home's daily educational and Developmental training program emphasizes four areas of skill development:
 
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Sensory Motor Integration
Designed to promote the child's purposeful interaction with his/her environment, our instructional activities apply to the concept of sensorimotor chain: sensory stimulation - integration - motor behavior - and feedback. Intensive stimulation involving the senses of touch, sight, motion, hearing, smell, and taste promotes the child's awareness of self and surroundings.
 
Self Help
Through these carefully designed programs we foster and enhance each child's awareness of, and involvement in, dressing, eating, bathing, and other necessary personal functions. .
 
Language and Communication
Through daily living activities, we provide many varied opportunities for acquiring expressive and receptive language skills. To the best of their abilities, the children develop usable communications systems, including responsive gestures, sign language, communication boards, augmentative communication devices, and spoken words.
 
Positioning
Therapeutic positioning helps inhibit use of abnormal patters and promotes functional experiences. We choose the best position for the individual to provide pressure relief and comfort, limited fatigue, improved breathing posture and digestion. Various positioning techniques promote better use of their hands and eyes. Custom made equipment is used to enhance movement and function. This includes sidelyers, pronelyers and custom made seating systems.
 

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