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Early Childhood Development: Intensive Developmental Therapy Preschools Woodfords operates several preschools where children with autism, PDD and similar developmental disabilities learn skills to help them function successfully in home, school and community. Our curriculum and methods are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Instruction is in a typical preschool setting, where children play and learn with other children. Frequent field trips to libraries, museums and parks provide additional opportunities for learning. Home-Based Programs We also offer home-based Intensive Developmental Therapy. Instruction takes place in the child's home using the same curriculum, procedures and techniques as in the preschools. Curriculum: All programs provide intensive instruction in: Communication Play/leisure skills Social skills Cognitive skills Cognitive talk Pre-academics Self-help skills Reduction of unwanted behavior Other Services Curriculum assessment Parent training School transition planning Eligibility/Referrals: Children ages 2½ through 5 with a referral from Child Development Services (CDS). Schedule: Most children attend 5 days/week, for either full or half-days, based on the recommendation of the Early Childhood Team (ECT). |