Autistic, Deaf and/or Blind
Special Agencies, Schools and Web sites for
families of Autistic Children:
- FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment):
520-663-5945
- Greater Phoenix Chapter of Autism Society
of America: 480-940-1093. www.phxautism.org.
- Southwest Autism Research Center:
www.autismcenter.org.
- Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental
Studies is a special school in Glendale.
Tuition is roughly $20,000-$30,000 per year. The
school district receives 2/3 of its funding from
the state and federal government and the rest is
paid by the district.
- TEACCH - see article at: www.vaccinationnews.com
- A teaching method, acronym for Treatment and Education
of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped
Children. Emphasis is on organizing the classroom,
developing individual schedules, setting clear goals
and using visuals. Classes are divided by age level
and there is a ratio of 5-8 students per teacher,
with 2-3 instructional aides and speech and occupational
therapists as well. Each student has a cubicle designed
for individual work. Each student gets one on one
time with teachers, as well as time built in for
group activities. The program is taught at Washington
Elementary and Scottsdale Unified School Districts
and John Jacobs Elementary in Phoenix in classrooms
specifically designed for autistic children.
Schools for the Deaf and/or Blind:
*Also see general
special ed section for more links. |
