| CARES: ABC Center for Autism Research, Evaluation & Service: Academic and Behavior Clinic CARES: ABC is designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a child's academic and adaptive behavior skills. CARES: ABC is also designed to fully provide a functional behavior analysis. The CARES: ABC extended assessment provides a dynamic approach for a comprehensive evaluation that facilitates an optimal match between the development of effective teaching methods and each child's unique developmental and behavioral needs. CARES: ABC provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary evaluation in our diagnostic classroom setting. The evaluation includes: · 57 hours of classroom diagnostic teaching over 30 calendar days · A complete academic skill evaluation · Functional behavioral analysis · Use of standardized and observational assessment techniques · Home-based evaluation of behavioral/self-help skills · Intake assessment with Alan Lincoln, Ph.D. · A Psychological/developmental evaluation · A Speech and Language Evaluation · An Occupational Therapy Evaluation · Parent Education · 1:1 child/teacher ratio · Parent Training · Attendance at the IEP if requested · A comprehensive written report · Interdisciplinary evaluation which may also include: Pediatric Neurological Evaluation** Audiological Evaluation** Vision Evaluation** · Teacher training to assist with transition from CARES: ABC to permanent classroom placement. ** Contact: Alan Lincoln, Ph.D. at 858-623-2777-397 or alincoln@alliant.edu for more information. Only two to three children will be assessed per month and program availability is limited. ** Items available at additional cost. |
| Autism and Asperger Syndrome Therapy Groups Offered by CARES (Center for Autism Research, Evaluation & Service: ) Group 1: Adults with Autism ages 18 and over: Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Group 2: Children with Autism ages 6-8 Group 3: Children with Asperger's Syndrome ages 9-12 Group 4: Adolescents with Autism ages 13-15 Groups 2-4 will be held on Tuesdays or Thursdaysfrom 3:30-4:45 p.m. Groups will run for 8 weeks led by two supervisors at C.A.R.E.S. The group leaders will provide a semi-structured environment, supporting and encouraging socialization, peer interaction, discussions, and a safe and supportive environment, to foster peer interaction.. A protion of each session will b dedicated to participating in a group game or activity. They will take place at the CARES offices in Mira Mesa close to the 805 fwy. Call CARES now for an intake packet and fee schedule 858-623-2777 x 397 |