Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program

Neighborhood Charter Schools provides a rare opportunity for students to access both social emotional learning as well as rigorous academics. Our program is described as ‘inclusive education’ which means our students with ASD are fully included in their classrooms, learning alongside their ‘neurotypical’ peers.

Key aspects of our Autism Program

Smaller class sizes
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
- Two teachers per classroom
High expectations
- Academic growth
- Social emotional development
Autism best practices
- Predictability and strong routines
- Consistency in environments
- Visual supports
- Individualized, family centered planning

‘Social Club’
- Small group social skills lessons
- Led by Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Opportunities to practice through play
Social Thinking Curriculum
Parent Collaboration and Support
- Regular parent events (both social and educational)
- Access to support from extensive Special Education Leadership Team

Is our Autism Program right for your child?

We recognize how difficult it can be to find the right school for your child! At NCS we have a specific criteria for our Autism Program to ensure we will be able to meet your child’s individual needs. Read below to decide if you feel your child meets our criteria.

Autism Program Applicant Criteria

Autism Diagnosis
- ADOS-2
- Considered ‘High Functioning’ or ‘Low Needs’
Cognition/Intelligence
- Below average to above average intelligence
- Consistent development in verbal/non-verbal abilities, working memory, language and attention
Language
- Close to that of their peers
- Close to Grade Level
- Does not include social language skills

Social Skills
- Mild to moderate delays
- May have difficulty with social interactions, play, change in routine etc.
Behavior
- Mild to moderate difficulties
- Toilet trained
- Not aggressive to others
- Able to learn in the group (e.g., doesn’t frequently run away)

If you think, “Yes! My child meets this criteria and I’d like to apply to NCS!”, review and follow our application process!

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program

Key aspects of our Autism Program

Smaller class sizes

Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)

High expectations

Autism best practices

‘Social Club’

Social Thinking Curriculum

Parent Collaboration and Support

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Parents Talk About the ASD Program

Is our Autism Program right for your child?

Autism Program Applicant Criteria

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