Autism Special Needs (8th – 12th)

Autism Special Needs

8th – 12th Grade

South Florida School of Excellence provides a year round, individualized, alternative academically based educational model of instruction that is based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and B.F. Skinner’s analysis of Verbal Behavior for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade.

Autism program is designed to meet the physical and social needs of our select group of students. South Florida School of Excellence provides a comprehensive functional curriculum for the special needs community to explore the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential and to live as independently and productively as possible by socially and emotionally fulfilling, utilizing science-based methodologies.

We provide instructional methods for learning intervention that supports a wide range of ESE programs:

South Florida School of Excellence focuses on higher expectations through reinforcement in learning. A great deal of emphasis is placed on motivation for the student to respond. Although much of the instruction is provided in a 1:1 educational setting that allows and permits all students to learn effectively while permitting accommodations and modifications, the Academy also understands the importance for students to generalize and master the use and control of their skills into the natural environment applied by scientific based method.

Social Functioning Curriculum

Task Analysis, Daily Independent Living Skills, Social Emotional Skills, Communication Skills, Vocatioanl and Job Training Skills

Vocational

Job Training Skills

We are excited to inform you about our Vocational- Job Training Program, designed for students aged 12 years old and above. This program aims to equip our students with practical job skills and real-world experiences that prepare them for future career opportunities and independent living.

Students participating in monthly educational field trips related to their specific skill sets will prepare them for employment. These trips provide hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom instruction with actual workplace environments. Each month, we focus on a different area of vocational development, allowing students to explore various career paths and gain valuable exposure to real work settings and become productable adults of our society.

 Home Safety Management Skills

 Nutrition Management Skills

Money Management Skills

Medical Records Skills

 Medication Management Skills

Mailing Skills

Social Media Skills

Mapping Skills

Employment Skills

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Cognitive Impairments
Noverbal Learning Disability (NVLD)
Asperger’s Syndrome
Emotional Disturbance
Multiple Disabilities
Hearing Impairment
Orthopedic Impairment
The Acquisition of Language and Communication Skills
Autism Visual and Auditory Processing Concerns
Academic, Pre-academic, Independent Functioning and Socialization Skills Areas

To reach that learning level, our staff of specialists develops effective annual goals with observable behavior, conditions and criterion, for each of our students to improve:

( but not limited to)

Hyperactivity
Coping skills
Reading Comprehension: PHONEMIC AWARENESS, PHONICS, FLUENCY, VOCABULARY
Math Computation and Math Application Skills
Written Communication Skills
Oral Communication Skills
School and Classroom Behaviors
Impulse Control
Anxiety/ Frustration
Tolerance/Acceptance
Functional Life Skills
Socialization Skills
Self-concept
Motivation
Behavioral Problems
Planning and Organization Skills
Simplifying Concepts
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Daily Independent Living Skills
Vocational Training
Youth Drop-Out
Violence Prevention
Technological Skills