AFA strives to have each child meet their unique potential as effective communicators and expert navigators of our world. An individualized (and multi-disciplinary) therapeutic program will be developed for each student to ensure success. We truly believe that there is not one approach that is "best", but the possibility for our students to achieve their "best" with an understanding of all approaches—giving us the option to "tailor" each student's therapeutic experience.
A hybrid assessment, including formal diagnostic testing as well as informal observations and parent/caregiver input will inform goal development as well as strengths and (relative) weaknesses which will, in turn, determine the appropriate therapeutic program necessary for each student. Clinical Documentation (including session notes) will be relevant and available at the parent's request. True communication between all treating therapists as well as other team members, will be fostered to ensure consistency, which naturally paves the way for progress.
(To help each child appropriately process sensory information and navigate academic/environmental challenges) for:
Fabulous sensory equipment generously donated by SouthPaw®
HANDLE is an approach that is simple and non-invasive which is designed to enhance neurological systems that are causing learning or life difficulties
Atlas director Amanda Friedman is Level 2 trained and available to incorporate elements of the program into students group time or for more intensive 1:1 sessions.
Atlas offers a variety of tests including, STANFORD-BINET, WIAT, VINELAND, SOCIAL HISTORY, RECORD REVIEW, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION and BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN.
The popular childrens television series Sesame Street is looking to remove the stigma attached to the disorder by introducing a new character to coincide with World Autism Day. Watch Al Jazeeras video which features Atlas.
View pictures and video from our Atlas events including two of our most recent, Autism Storytime with Barnes & Noble and the Wellness Workshop with SouthPaw.
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