As a result, disruptive, idiosyncratic and other undesirable behaviors frequently decrease. This typically leads to a greater understanding of the environment by the child, an increase in appropriate behaviors, a decrease in maladaptive behaviors, and a greater ability to independently move about the room. Children with autism often have difficulty understanding the verbal communication of others. They also have significant difficulty expressing themselves verbally. We work to provide the children with a functional means of communication.
Language development occurs throughout the day in a variety of naturalistic contexts.
There are numerous opportunities for children to be exposed to and to use meaningful and functional speech. And we work to improve their ability to express their wants, needs, and feelings. Multiple visual cues and individual cuing systems are generated for each child and each classroom. Additionally, visual cues are used to help the child navigate their classroom environment. Objects such as chairs, work tables, places at the breakfast table, cubbies, and individual schedules are all color coded and labeled with each child's name.