An Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• The Brooklyn Blue Feather accepts children between 5 and 12 years of age.  Children must exhibit behavioral characteristics associated with autism and must have an educational classification of autism.  Children must be referred by the Central Based Support Team (CBST) and must be recommended for a Non-Public School (NPS) placement.

• Specialized Programming (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis; (PECS) Picture Exchange Communication System; (TEACCH) Treatment and Education of Autistic and other related Communication handicapped Children; Sign Language; AAC Devices/Communication Devices & Sensory Integration

• SCREENINGS
• PARENT TRAINING
• PARENT WORKSHOPS
• INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
• SMALL CLASSES WITH HIGH TEACHER/STUDENT RATIOS
• RELATED SERVICES AS APPROPRIATE; INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR CONSULTANT MODEL

• The ABA approach is research-based methodology proven to be effective in teaching children with autism.  In addition, TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and other related Communication handicapped Children), a service delivery model which provides structure to assist children with transitions and organization as well as (PECS) Picture Exchange Communication System, Sign Language, AAC Devices/ Communication Devices Dance/Creative Movement, Drama & Sensory Integration services.  All of these services for the NYS Learning Standards. 

• The instructional program focuses on teaching basic academic speech, language, self-help, and daily living skills, as well as, appropriate social skills.  The Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School follows New York State Education Department Learning Standards and all children are assessed alternatively.  The school utilizes the Individualized Goal Selection (IGS) and Syracuse Curriculum.  Children are introduced to small group instruction and then larger group instruction.  The staff to child ratio is 8:1:4, 8:1:1 and 8:1:2.
  
  The ultimate goal is to help children achieve the level of functioning that will allow them to transition to less restrictive environments.

• About AHRC NYC Education Services
• Evaluations for Early Intervention and Preschools
• Early Intervention Service Coordination
• Early Intervention Home & Center Based Programs
• Preschools for Children 3-5 Years
• Autism Spectrum Disorders Services - HOPE Continuum
• Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School
• AHRC Middle/High School