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Summer Programs
Click
Here for 2011 Summer Program Specifics
Summer Applications will be
accepted On April 1st*.
(Read Below for more
details*)
Our 6-week summer program- Playing and Learning Uphill through Summer (Summer PLUS)
BRAAC offers a 6 week Summer PLUS Program that is specifically structured to meet the individual
needs of children with unique learning challenges, including learning disabilities and autism.
The summer PLUS program is a 4 day per week program from 9:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays.
Fridays are set aside for Social Skills Groups.
STARS Program: (For learning
disabilities and reading/math remediation)(PROGRAM
FULL)
Students have a variety of activities that help increase their learning, as well as provide
consistent learning opportunities throughout summer. The mornings are set aside to target specific
learning needs using an individualized multi-sensory approach. Much time is spent on reading,
spelling and math skills. Intensity is key during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-11:30a.m. The hours of
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. are used to facilitate social skills, organizational skills, utilize learning
with computers, and attend activities which further promote learning.
Click here for STARS Summer
Program Application
Autism Program:(PROGRAM
FULL)
Students who need intense
intervention receive 1:1 instruction with opportunity to interact
with peer models during specified times of the day. The autism students target IEP goals, or goals determined by our
program directors in conjunction with parents using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as the premise
for all learning. Of course, data is collected and analyzed to
determine the effectiveness of our approach with students.
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Summer Program Application
Peer Model Program:(PROGRAM
FULL)
This program allows typical functioning children to participate in
our fun-filled summer program, while serving as role-models to
children in the Autism Program. Typical peer models ages 3-14,
love the interactive play, crafts, music, field trips, pet therapy,
etc. They also learn about children with challenges and how to
love and accept them.
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Peer Model Application
Summer PLUS Social Group:(PROGRAM
FULL)
The Social Group is made up of classrooms designed specifically for High Functioning Autism (HFA)
and Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) ages 6-14 (divided according to age).
These classes intensely focus on certain social deficits which are
determined by consultation with the parents and/or school
districts. Areas such as how to get in with a group, reading
emotions, body space awareness, appropriate comments to peers and
adults, body language, self control, coping skills, voice tone,
etc., are covered on a DAILY basis while at camp. Targeted themes
are covered WEEKLY, such as parties, telephone etiquette, restaurant
etiquette, etc. Outings occur during the summer weeks to
practice what we learn!
BRAAC staff utilizes methods such as video modeling, role play, documentation and
practice through activities.
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Summer Program Application Social Skills Groups:
Social Skills groups are formed according to age and/or ability and occur on Fridays during the
Summer PLUS months, for one hour. Each session focuses on a different skill. BRAAC staff utilizes
video modeling, role play, documentation and practice through activities.
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Summer Program Application
For 2011
Social Skills Groups Details, click here
Other Services:
Afternoon ABA therapy sessions, which employs a coaching model for families, are also available during
the summer months, Mondays-Thursdays.
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Here for 2011 Summer Program Specifics
*Applications for the Summer PLUS Programs will be accepted
beginning April 1st, at 10:00 a.m. Students
who are already BRAAC students automatically get spots. Other spots are filled on a first come, first
serve basis. Due to the high demand of the Summer PLUS program, please arrive early at 312 Whitwell
Drive and form a line. Bring the student application already filled out and a check written to
BRAAC for $50 (application fee). We are super excited about Summer PLUS 2011!
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