Autism Therapy: mainstreaming

definition of mainstreaming: See mainstream in glossary.

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Small Autism Support Center Struggles to Help Families with Autism

May 4, 2012

Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center in San Luis Obispo, running on a shoestring, is able to offer support to 10-15 area families. Currently they offer early intervention in the form of ABA, speech therapy, social skills, with the goal of mainstreaming the kids. In addition, the center is the only one in the country to offer training and education to professionals in the field of autism. While funds are always needed, the center has demonstrated that as small as they are, they can still make a difference.

Read original article: For SLO County Families Dealing with Autism, There is Help


Inclusion vs. Mainstreaming: What's Best for Your Child with Autism?

Nov 3, 2010

Inclusion and mainstreaming are two terms often used interchangeably, but they are two different approaches to educating your child with autism. This article discusses the differences between including and mainstreaming children with autism in the education system in the Philippines. With mainstreaming, children have the opportunity to participate in some of the neuro-typical classroom activities and academics. Some children on the spectrum work well in this atmosphere because there are certain subjects in which they excel. Inclusion is a “process of addressing and responding to the diversity of needs of ALL learners … involving changes and modifications in content, approaches, structures and strategies, with a common vision … and conviction that it is the responsibility of the regular system to educate ALL children (UNESCO, 2003).” The article goes on to state that it is important for schools remember their job is to work with all children regardless of ability.

Read original article: Preparing for Autistic Son's Transition From Pre-School to Grade School


Simply Speaking Comprehensive Learning Center Opens to Support Preschoolers with Autism and Other Special Needs

May 12, 2010

Janice Anne Cook of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, is opening Simply Speaking Comprehensive Learning Center specifically for preschoolers with autism and other developmental delays. Classroom size is starting small, with much one-on-one interaction; however Cook hopes the center will grow. She will develop a “student education plan” specific to each child; her focus is on children who are not severely impacted enough for a special education preschool, but need assistance before mainstreaming. It’s important for her that the children she works with know their worth, feel good about themselves, and learn new skills.

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A Preschool Mixes Neuro-Typical Kids and Kids with Autism: No One Knows Who is Who

Sep 30, 2009

Mailman Segal Institute's Baudhuin Preschool, in Florida, offers an integrated preschool class that includes both neuro-typical children and those with autism. What makes the class different than just mainstreaming, is that the kids do not know who has autism and who does not. As far as they are concerned, they are all the same. The neuro-typical children seem to like the structure that is in place for the children with autism. The children with autism learn social and communication skills from their peers. The director, Nancy Lieberman says, "The children follow a structured schedule that includes many elements of a typical classroom, such as story time, circle time and show and tell. Occupational therapists, speech therapists, behavior specialists and others lend support to the classroom."

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