Service delivery centers around domestic, community, leisure, and vocational curricular domains. Communication and functional academic skills are integrated into each domain. Alternative augmentative communication is an important component of many students educational programs. Development of language system is integrated into every aspect of a student s life. Related services are provided which include speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation, and adaptive physical education.
Emphasis is placed on functional development in the most natural setting.
A community based instruction model is utilized to provide students with appropriate skill development in order that maximum participation in present and future family community and vocational settings is achieved. The Academy has forged partnerships with local schools and various agencies to provide comprehensive transition services for students and their various agencies to provide comprehensive transition services for students and their parents. Home Life Program. Children and young adults live in cottage settings and are placed in small family type units by chronological age, ability, and social maturity. Eight separate housing units exist for multidisabled, primary, intermediate, and senior students.