In
order to increase consistency for students and promote their success
outside the school day, CLC involves families in the instructional and
intervention services. Through parents’ regular school observations and
involvement in training opportunities, as well as visits to the home by
CLC instructors, family members provide instruction to their child and
increase continuity by replicating effective instructional techniques
in their home. In addition, home programming services address skills
and problem behavior unique to the home environment including sleeping
problems and nighttime disruptive behavior; interactions with sibling;
and dressing, bathing, and other self-care skills.
Community Programming
Special
instruction is often required for individuals with autism to
participate in activities that most families take for granted. CLC
instructors work in collaboration with families to design comprehensive
services to meet the needs of their child across all aspects of his or
her day. Through community programming services, CLC provides the
necessary supports for its students and families in community settings,
to ensure the child’s successful participation in a variety of
activities. Illustrative activities include visiting the doctor,
dentist, or hairstylist; going grocery shopping; and using a local
gym..
