The philosophy of the school is to provide research based teaching strategies that have been proven to be effective in the education of individuals with autism. More than 30 years of research has documented that applied behavior analysis is extremely beneficial for individuals with autism. Individual motivational systems are developed for each student and serve as an integral component of the treatment approach. The Genesis School utilizes a variety of teaching techniques including, discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, video modeling, scripts, and observational learning. Language, play, social, academic, self-help, and vocational skills are taught through these research based teaching strategies.
Students work one to one, in dyads, and small groups depending on their ability and the programs.
Progress is monitored through data collection, summary and analysis. In addition, video observation is conducted to monitor each student's progress throughout the year. Assessments also include CARS and Vineland testing. Another essential component of the program is increasing appropriate behavior and decreasing undesirable behavior. Behavioral techniques consist of proactive strategies implemented to prevent the occurrence of undesirable behavior and reinforcement of appropriate behavior.