1440 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
44114
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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- Programming includes full inclusion in general education classrooms, inclusion in cross-categorical classes, part-time inclusion in general education classes, and self-contained, highly structured classrooms. Ages of students range between 6 and 22 years of age with no more than a five-year age span per classroom. The teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and parents comprise the team that meets regularly to discuss and develop strategies specified to each child. Therapy services, both speech and occupational, are delivered to the students directly, either individual or small group, and/or through collaboration with the team. In order to meet the unique and specialized needs of students, each self-contained class will have six to eight children, one certified teacher, and two paraprofessionals. In addition, the team will be able to invite other specialists such as those skilled in the use of augmentative devises, behavior management, social work, and/or sensory integration to enhance the work of the team and bring comprehensive services to the child.
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- Staff members are provided extensive in-service training related to understanding the nature and treatment of students with Autism. Training includes a variety of methods such as: Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavior Assessment, Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Sensory Integration, and Crisis Intervention. A review of a variety of methods with consideration given to the best method for a specific child has proven to be the best strategy for treatment and education.
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- Children are placed in the program based upon diagnoses, evaluation results and team decision. A medical diagnosis by the child’s specialist assists in identifying characteristics and needs from the medical perspective. Evaluation indicates the child’s current level of performance and identifies educational needs. The team decides eligibility for services and assists with placement decisions.
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- To further assist CMSD and the Special Education Department, the Ohio Department of Education-Office of Exceptional Children has awarded a grant for fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). Carol Hanna in collaboration with Arlene Mole, Manager-Professional Development, Robin Kirschenbaum, Occupational Therapist, Vicki Turner, Assistive Technology, Don D’amore, Assistive Technology, Jennifer Fazio, Behavioral Specialist, Helen Stepp, Speech/Language Pathologist, and Aggie Smith, Speech/Language Pathologist wrote the grant and submitted it in November. The grant was awarded on December 10,2001 in Columbus.
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- We are currently in the process of implementing the grant to include professional development specific to autism, art and music therapy, assistive and alternate communication systems, behavior management/crisis intervention, parent support group, community involvement, sensory integration/toolboxes, technology support, and curriculum materials and supplies. In addition, we will publish a monthly newsletter and share updates through our First Class Web site. A brochure describing the ASD Program for CMSD will be published and distributed in the near future.
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- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Carol Hanna
- Low Incidence Manager
- MD and Autism
- (Elementary and Middle)
- 1440 Lakeside Ave.
- Cleveland, OH 44114
- 216.592.7291
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