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Spectrum's primary objective is to provide individualized programming using ABA principles and procedures, to children aged 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder, in order to increase their cognitive, language and social abilities in the home, school and community. ABA programs that take into account Skinner's analysis of verbal behaviour (commonly referred to as "VB programs"), are at the core of Spectrum's programs. Our knowledgeable and well-trained staff, develop and provide individualized programs based on each child's needs. Programming is delivered consistent with the effective teaching procedures (such as developing instructional control, fading in number, effort and difficulty of demands, maintaining a quick pace, delivering reinforcement immediately, and teaching to fluency).  We work in collaboration with a variety of other professionals (including Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and psychologists) on a case by case basis.

Services:

New: Unity for Autism: Project Leisure Quest
  • Thanks to a generous grant from Unity for Autism, we are able to offer this new program.
  • For individuals 10-18
  • Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 at our office at 19 Grenfell Crescent.
  • 10 week program running February 7, 2012 to April 17, 2012. (Note there will NOT be a group during March Break, Tuesday March 13, 2012).
  • Participants and parents need to be available for a screening session Tuesday, January 31, 2012 (30 minute blocks will be assigned between 5:30-8:00 pm).
  • The structure of the program will be determined by the group members but will include things such as photography, music, and game activities. The focus of the program will be to teach leisure skills through the use of art and technology.
  • For more information about this program, please email us at info@spectrumig.com (put Project Leisure Quest in the subject to receive a copy of our registration form) or contact Kristen Copeland or Lynne Thibodeau at 613-723-0606.
Primarily Centre Based 1:1
  • Available morning, afternoon and after school.
  • Learners aged 2-18;* Minimum of three ½ days per week.
  • Learners must be diagnosed with autism or a related disorder
  • Supervised by one of our highly skilled Senior Therapists and Clinical Supervisors
  • Programs are individualized to each learner after an assessment.
  • Assessment tools include: ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
  • Targeted skills include: Language (receptive and expressive), social, behavioural, academic, play, school-readiness and motor skills.
  • Program will be created using the principles of ABA
  • Daily data is collected and analyzed.
  • Staff is provided ongoing training and support.
  • Please contact us if you would also like to discuss home based services.

New: Fall 2011: Extended ABA Services and Consultative Services to the Kingston and Belleville regions.
  • Learners aged 2-18
  • Diagnosed with autism or a related disorder
  • Minimum of one consultation per month
  • Using the principles of ABA to develop curriculum for learners who are receiving home based programs.
  • Programs are individualized to each learner after an assessment.
  • Assessment tools include: ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
  • Targeted skills include: Language (receptive and expressive), social, behavioural, academic, play, school-readiness and motor skills.
  • Assistence in finding junior therapists to work with the team.
  • Customized workshops provided on request.
  • Evening and weekend appointments available.
Spectrum Foundations:
Primary Focus: LEARNING READINESS
  • Responding to and following teacher directions
  • Group routines/activities are modified to fit learners’ goals
Prerequisite skills:
  • Early or established communication system
  • Shows reciprocal enjoyment in activities
Who is it for?
  • Learners aged 3-6 
  • Most appropriate for those learners needing help responding to or following teacher directions in a small group setting
  • Small group instruction combined with some 1:1 therapy in a 3 hour block, offered 3 or 5 times per week.
  • Teacher to student ratio of 2:3
Primary Goals:
  • Appropriate learning readiness skills
  • Functional communication
  • Cooperation with peers in various play settings
  • Early social behaviours
  • Development and generalization of language skills.
Assessment:
  • Each child will be assessed various assessments from the Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).
  • Individualized targets will be selected and tracked for each learner.

Spectrum Transitions
Primary Focus: SCHOOL READINESS
  • Independence and following classroom routines
  • Classroom structure/activities are consistent with a typical jk/sk classroom schedule
Prerequisite skills:
  • Learners will typically have an appropriate established communication system
  • Can follow simple teacher directions and respond to teacher prompts
  • Early socialbehaviours
  • Some early language skillsneeded
Who is it for?
  • Learners aged 4-6
  • Most appropriate for learners transitioning into classroom setting in six to twelve months
  • Small group instruction and some individualized teaching focus during a 3 hour block, offered 3 times per week
  • Teacher to student ratio of2:3 to 1:3
Primary Goals:
  • Following group and classroom routines independently
  • Academic skills
  • On-task behaviours in fully and semi-directed group setting Independence with academic and leisure skills
  • Appropriate and co-operative social and play skills
Assessment:
  • Each child will be assessed using the Verbal Behaviour Milestones and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) transitions assessment.

 Morning Group
  • Learners aged 2-5
  • Program will run 3 mornings a week
  • Staff ratio will be 1:2
  • Goals will include: functional communication; social skills; group skills; classroom routines; play
  • Classroom structure and activities will be consistent with a pre-school setting.

SCOPE:(Spectrum Classroom Offering Potential Through Education) and After School Program subsidized by Unity for Autism
Primary Focus
  • Teach functionalacademic skills at the learners' level
  • Teach social and communication skills
  • To teach self help skillsand independence
Who's it for?
  • Learners aged 12 - 18
  • Monday-Friday 1-4pm
  • Includes 30 minutes of 1:1 programming and 2.5 hours of group learning.
  • Ratio is 1 teacher to 2-3 students.
Assessment
  • Functional and Adaptive Skill Checklists

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