The ALPS (Autism Learning Program and Supports) is a highly individualized program for children on the autism spectrum and related disorders.
All children in the ALPS are members of a general education class. The ALPS has its own classroom where children can come for intensive teaching--learning new skills in a quiet, less stimulating environment. It’s a place for a break and a place to learn independence. Sometimes peers join the children in the ALPS room for a game, an art project, or even a quiet lunch. The ALPS staff provides the support and programs the children need to be successful at school and in their lives, working with the children in the ALPS and in the general education classrooms. Since the program changes to meet each child's need, the percentage of time a student spends in the ALPS room depends on his/her specific IEP goals and ranges from 30 minutes or less a day to several hours.
For more information on autism and related disorders:
www.wrightslaw.com –-up to date articles about autism and education laws including information about advocacy.
www.paulakluth.com –a site full of information on inclusive education and supporting children with autism and related disabilities.
http://www.autism-society.org/ Autism Society of America’s website—full of useful information and links
All children in the ALPS are members of a general education class. The ALPS has its own classroom where children can come for intensive teaching--learning new skills in a quiet, less stimulating environment. It’s a place for a break and a place to learn independence. Sometimes peers join the children in the ALPS room for a game, an art project, or even a quiet lunch. The ALPS staff provides the support and programs the children need to be successful at school and in their lives, working with the children in the ALPS and in the general education classrooms. Since the program changes to meet each child's need, the percentage of time a student spends in the ALPS room depends on his/her specific IEP goals and ranges from 30 minutes or less a day to several hours.
For more information on autism and related disorders:
www.wrightslaw.com –-up to date articles about autism and education laws including information about advocacy.
www.paulakluth.com –a site full of information on inclusive education and supporting children with autism and related disabilities.
http://www.autism-society.org/ Autism Society of America’s website—full of useful information and links
