Community Magazine December 2013

TISHREI 5774 SEPTEMBER 2013 3 A school for children with autism...founded on the belief that children diagnosed with ASD can live full and productive lives as integrated members of their communities. Eight years later, this modest program, set in the heart of our community, has earned a reputation for a program of excellence within the special education community. The intensive, individualized quality education and support provided at RFTSLC, for individuals diagnosed with ASD and their families, is unparalleled.  a full time 12 month program serving individuals on the autism spectrum  early enrollment starting at 2.9 years of age and up  small classrooms and groups with a 1:1 student to teacher ratio  comprehensive assessments with tailor made educational and behavioral programming for each student creating a unique individualized curriculum designed specifically for every learner  teaching philosophy that integrates speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social skills training under an umbrella of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) utilization of this collaborative model facilitates the most effective and researched based approaches to successful learning  Music Therapy Program run in conjunction with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music  regularly scheduled ‘at home’ visits and ongoing support with students’ generalization of learned skills from school to home Academic Program • Inclusion Program ADL and Life Skills • Sports Groups • Feeding Programs • RDI • PROMPT • SIM • Parent Trainings and more... IN 2005, REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS... R e a c h f o r t h r s L E A R N I N G C E N T E R RFTSLC is here to help. For more information regarding our program, questions, concerns, or support Call us at 718-677-0797. Fax 718-677-0507