EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD AT REBECCA SCHOOL, NYC
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects
about one and a half million people in the United States. Autistic Spectrum
Disorder is a broad term under which there are 5 recognized types of autism.
The term spectrum is used because the characteristics of the disorder occur
differently in different individuals, varying from severe symptoms at one end
to very mild development disabilities on the other.
This classification is used after the child
has been diagnosed with autism. However as already stated, the characteristics
displayed by a child may not be similar to the characteristics displayed by
other children with autism. It is recommended that an ASD diagnosis is done
after a child has attained the age of 3; Usually around this age is when the
onset of the disorder occurs. While each child with autism is unique and
exhibits characteristics in varying degrees, most children diagnosed with an
autism spectrum disorder demonstrate deficits in social interaction, verbal and
nonverbal communication, demonstrate repetitive behaviors or interests and
highlighted responses to sensory stimuli by reacting strongly to light, sound,
and/or motion.
At Rebecca School for children with special
needs in Manhattan, our therapists understand the importance of viewing a child
with autism as an individual with unique talents, interests, strengths,
abilities and potential. In simple terms, our therapists focus on a child's
strengths and talents.
Rebecca school in New York provides the
support necessary for broadening of feelings and regulation of ideas, assisting
students in climbing up a symbolic ladder. Our interactive play sessions
uniquely address the core deficits of relating and communicating. Through
interactions during play and conversation sessions children expand and
elaborate upon their ideas, thoughts and feelings as well as learn to empathize
with others as they put themselves in someone else’s shoes. The purpose of our
program is to develop the functional developmental capacities which form the
foundation of abilities of higher order.
Early interventions have been proven to be
of critical importance in children presented with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Rebecca School focuses on children with special needs who are as young as 4
years of age to individuals who have attained 21 years of age. We also offer a
number of services for families and offer workshops and support groups for
parents as well as other family members.
Our therapists provide more family-centered
and inclusive environments to children diagnosed with ASD which is consistent
with the principles and practice guidelines for individuals with autism. They
focus on the most efficient behavioral and educational interventions catering
to the developmental needs of children with special needs.
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