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AWARE (Adolescents with Autism Regional Education) class
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The AWARE class is designed for middle and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior challenges and low cognitive abilities. The goals of the class are to:
- Stabilize students who are experiencing serious problems in their present setting
- Provide functional, community based instruction
- Utilize TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) strategies to build independence and prepare students to return to their local school districts
- Be a demonstration site for educators to learn how to implement an effective program for students with similar needs
The number of students in the class is capped at four due to the intensity of services and the amount of available space.
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