In summary, when enrolled, the child finds himself in an apparently permissive environment. There is no scolding, no punishment, and all adults appear eager to help the children satisfy their wishes. The adults continually model very simple and clear statements, descriptions, requests, and rules. They speak slowly and with extra clarity. As the children's utterances become more appropriate and more accurate, the children are offered ever more complex language and speech models and useful spoken information.
Great emphasis is placed on the social rules that are maintained by the adults.
The children are free to explore. The adults prevent transgressions so there is no need for punishment after the fact. Much work is needed to get the cooperation of caregivers. Now, as adults, some of the former clients are artists, business people, parents, farmers, etc. Most of the younger children now attend regular school classes.