Language and Learning Clinic

Applied Behavior Analysis Method

The Marcus Autism Center Language and Learning Clinic provides intensive one-on-one services to children with autism and related disorders. Using applied behavior analysis (ABA), our staff's goal is to improve:

• Communication
• Social skills
• Preacademic skills

We also work to limit any behavior that conflicts with a traditional learning environment.

Every program is tailored to best meet your child's needs. Education programs are offered in one-on-one and small group formats. By working with other children, the Language and Learning Clinic strives to increase social skills, including:

• Sharing and requesting
• Adaptive skills, such as toilet training

While your child is at the Language and Learning Clinic, his progress will be tracked using the assessment of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS), a skills-tracking curriculum guide for children with autism and related disorders.

Programs

The Language and Learning Clinic offers services in three different programs:

Language and Learning Clinic Day Treatment program offers intensive help for your child while at Marcus Autism Center.  Admissions to this program are offered in half-day slots from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Language and Learning Clinic Home-based program provides one-on-one intervention similar to services provided in the Language and Learning Clinic, but services are provided in the student’s home, day care or school setting.  Sessions can be scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Language and Learning Clinic After-School program is designed for children who thrive in a regular school setting, who could also benefit from further development of important skills.  Sessions available 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.