SHINING STARS CHILD

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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What is Shining Stars Child Development Program

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Our Shining Stars Child Development Program is a 15-hour per week early intervention child development classroom, designed for children between the ages of 2 years and 5 years, with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or other developmental delays, who would benefit from group learning in order to prepare for learning acquisition and school readiness.

Why Shining Stars Child Development Program

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The Shining Stars’ curriculum incorporates the principles and science of Applied Behavior Analysis into its practice and implementation. It is theme-based and modified to accommodate each student’s current abilities and individual areas of need. Its activities are designed to be delivered in a language-rich environment, with emphasis on language and communication, cognitive skills, adaptive skills, social skills, and motor skills.

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Shining Stars Child Development Program at Stepping Stones

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Our Shining Stars Child Development Program consists of the following elements:

  •  A highly structured learning environment, with a 3:1 teaching ratio;

  • Classroom support will be provided by a Program Leader and Behavior Therapists (all of whom are Registered Behavior Technicians);

  • 1 hour per week of Group Speech Therapy;

  • 1 hour per week of Group Occupational Therapy; and

 

The program additionally offers:

  • Ongoing evaluation and consultation with the Program Director and Behavior Consultant;

  • Coordination and consultation with Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, as needed; and

  • Parent training opportunities.