• A program that provides services to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and those classified with emotional disturbances, multiple disabilities, or other health impairments.  Various approaches are utilized depending upon each student's needs, i.e., (TEACCH) Treatment and Education of Autistic and other related communication handicapped Children (ABA) Applied Behavior Analysis, (PECS) Picture Exchange Communication System, Sign Language; AAC Devices/ Communication Devices, Dance/Creative Movement, Drama & Sensory Integration services following NYS Learning Standards.

The AHRC Middle/ High School can accept children between 13 and 21 years of age. The Central Based Support Team (CBST) must refer children, and a Non-Public School (NPS) placement letter is required.

• SCREENINGS
• INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS
• SMALL CLASSES WITH HIGH TEACHER/STUDENT RATIOS
• COUNSELING
• PARENT TRAINING
• PARENT WORKSHOPS
• COMMUNITY BASED WORK PROGRAM
• CONSULTANT STAFF MODEL-SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

• The ABA approach is a research-based approach proven to be effective in teaching children with autism.  The TEACCH approach, developed through The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been utilizing visual cues to effectively teach individuals with autism.

• The instructional program focuses on teaching basic academics, speech language, self-help, and daily living skills, vocational skills, as well as, appropriate social skills.  The Middle/High 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 either 8:1:2 or 10:1:2. 
  
  The ultimate goal is to help children achieve the level of functioning that will allow them to transition to a less restrictive environment, and increase independence across all areas. 

AHRC MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL
1201 66th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-259-4389

• 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