The Center for Autism offers Intensive Behavior Analysis Services. Behavior Analysis aims to improve socially significant behavior of individuals through the application of behavior principles. While the techniques used with each student vary, all techniques used by the Center for Autism Education are based on decades of scientific research showing them to be effective. Our goal is to decrease challenging behaviors while increasing learning behaviors. In addition, The Center for Autism Education provides the following services:
 

		Intensive Behavior Therapy
		Occupational Therapy
		Speech Language Therapy
		Adapted art
		Adapted music
		Discrete Trial teaching
		Intensive Social Skills Instruction
		Community Integration
		Integrated Work Experiences

All students receive "One-on-One" instruction throughout the entire day and each class has no more than 2 or 3 students at a time. Students attend Monday through Friday from 8:30-2:24 and 8:30 to 11:45 on Wednesdays. This allows the staff to meet each week for training in order to provide the highest quality of programs. The school is year round and in session for 12 months with breaks throughout the school year.

School Consultation

AESS provides many schools in Missouri and Arkansas with on-site consultation. These services include functional assessments, behavior consultation, and assistance in program development for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We also work with students with other developmental disabilities who have severe and challenging behaviors. We provide both on going consultation either weekly or monthly and can also provide consultation on an as needed basis. Each visit includes a 3-6 hour observation, a written report with recommendations and a follow up visit to train staff to use the recommended interventions.

ABA Consultation

Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior. It is the application of behavioral principles which determine if the interventions that are applied are actually the reason that the behavior has changed. Applied Behavior Analysis involves numerous strategies and methodologies used to change behavior. The use of discrete trial teaching is one methodology commonly associated with home programs for children with autism and is often refereed to as "ABA programs".

As part of our services we provide consultation to set up home programs using discrete trial teaching. We use this methodology in order to teach new skills to the students we work with in both the home and school setting. We individualize a plan for each student, write specific programs to teach new skills and provide training and on-going support for the team of individuals working with the child.

AESS also specializes in teaching school personnel how to set up and implement ABA programs using discrete trial teaching in the classroom. We offer training, hands on practice, and evaluation of staff in order for schools to set up programs within the classroom that are consistent with IEP goals and with home programs.

Home Consultation

AESS provides home based services to families interested in implementing home programs using the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis. AESS also provides behavior consultation outside of a therapeutic environment to help families utilize strategies to deal with challenging behaviors.

We work closely with the schools to collaborate and advocate for the child in order to provide the consistency needed for them to be successful. We provide support and training to all members of the family as well as all school personnel who are working with the child.

Additional Therapies

In addition to behavior consultation, AESS employs part time therapists to provide comprehensive programs for the individuals we serve. These services include Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Therapy.

Each of these additional services supplement our services in order to provide the additional supports necessary for students to make the most progress and reach their fullest potential.

District Training

Autism Education and Support Services offers training to individual school districts for both teachers and paraprofessionals. We can provide training on many topics including:

"Strategies for Challenging Behaviors"

"Discrete Trial Teaching for the Classroom"

"Social Skills Instruction"

"Understanding Autism and Asperger's Syndrome"

"The Explosive Child--The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach"

We provide training several times a year in our area. We can also come to your district. Call us to set up a training for you or contact us via our contact form so we can set up a date and time.