Autism Therapy: residential center

definition of residential center: Place where people with special needs live and receive special services and support.

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Special Education versus Inclusive Education: The Role of the TEACCH Program
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, by Panerai, S., Zingale M., Trubia G., Finocchiaro M., Zuccarello R., Ferri R., and Elia M., published in 2009, summarized Aug 4, 2009

The TEACCH program may be a useful approach in different settings (home, school, and residential) to help children with autism learn skills.

This study compared the treatment and education of children with autism using the TEACCH program versus an inclusive nonspecific program. Boys with autism and severe mental retardation were enrolled in one of 3 different programs over a 3 year period. Thirteen boys were enrolled in the natural-setting (NS-TEACCH; home and mainstream school) program, 11 boys in the residential (R-TEACCH) program, and 10 boys in the inclusive education-nonspecific (INSP) approach. Boys in either one of the TEACCH programs (NS or R) improved from baseline in 11 or more skills (for example, perception, fine motor, gross motor). Boys in the INSP showed improvement in perception only. Therefore, the TEACCH programs may be more helpful for children with autism than the nonspecific inclusive education program.


Critical Case Rounds in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Separation, Autism, and Residential Treatment
J Can Acad Child Adolesc Psychoatry, by Solomon, L., and Peltz L., published in 2008, summarized May 21, 2008

Therapy plans for children with autism should support the mother-child bond.

There are many children with autism in residential settings who receive drug therapy because of psychiatric symptoms. This paper describes a case study of an 11-year-old boy with autism who was removed from his familyâ??s home and placed in a residential setting. His mental health declined when he was taken away from his parents. The authors point out that doctors need to remember that children with autism can be very attached to their parents. As a result, they can feel trauma when taken from their parents.

A comment by Dr. Dua of the University of British Columbia in Canada goes on to describe how this case study goes against the idea of the "Refrigerator Mother." Even despite severe autism, children and mothers can become attached. The medical system should work to support that bond.


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The Help Group Provides Therapies for Autism from Pre-School Through High School

Apr 23, 2010

The Help Group started in 1975 as a small organization helping children with autism and other developmental disorders. It now oversees day schools, residential facilities, and therapy options that serve thousands of children from pre-school through high school. The Help Group believes strongly in early diagnosis and intervention. Their offerings include Kids Like Me, which is a summer camp that teaches all ages “to read body language and listen for voice inflections as well as teach them skills on how to make friends and say goodbye.” Project Six is a residential program structured for 13 to 18 year olds and offers family therapy, social skills training, and individual and group counseling. The Bridgeport School facility offers life skills and transition instruction for young adults through the age of 21 as they enter the job market.

Read original article: The Help Group Started Small But Now Serves Thousands in San Fernando Valley and Beyond


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