North Bend Elementary School, in Washington, is home to a special education program that builds life skills while promoting academic standards for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. This three-classroom program provides children with one-on-one skills such as writing, reading, and finding ways to communicate that best suit them. In addition to academics, children receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Some of the children participate in general education classes with their peers - this helps both groups of children with social interaction. As the children move through the program, they learn job and independent living skills.
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