Patrick's Academy, Inc.
"Where the sky is the limit"
Autism is a neurological disorder (a "brain" disease) characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. It is the most well known of several pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) diagnoses which begin in early childhood and continue throughout life, affecting most every aspect of life along the way. While autistic peoples' cognitive (thinking and language) and social skills are typically developmentally delayed compared to their normal peers, their motor (movement) skills develop in a more normal fashion.
In this technological age, computers are already part of most classrooms. Computers are often used as a reward or incentive. Autistic children are often VERY visual learners. The use of educational programs can teach skills that, otherwise, the child might not grasp completely.
Patrick’s Academy, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization dedicated to educating individuals with autism, increasing community awareness of the disorder, and supporting research towards greater advancements in the field of special education.
The sky is the limit. We are committed to helping children with autism develop necessary skills. We believe that children with autism can reach their full potential. Patrick’s Academy provides: (a) a highly structured, intensive, outcome-oriented educational computer based training for students on the autistic spectrum; (b) professional training for all staff on an on-going basis; (c) parent training; and (d) promotes increased community awareness and understanding of autism, pervasive developmental disorders and appropriate interventions.
We are committed to:
Providing computer based training to educate individuals with autism.
Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Increasing awareness and educating the general public on autism.
Supporting individuals who are training to enter the field of autism education through community partnership and internships
Patrick's Academy, Inc. All rights reserved Site created by Gardy Theodore, M.Ed.
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