1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.
With the rise of autism spectrum disorder being diagnosed there is a greater need for children, in preschools who need assistance. The Adaptive Learning Center being in 9 partner preschools around the Atlanta area has been able to make a difference where it is needed most. Schools play a vital role in evaluating and serving children with ASD, according to a study from the CDC.
Children in the ALC program have the opportunity to be fully integrated typical preschools – with individualized support from special education support teachers. ALC’s partnerships with some of Atlanta’s finest preschools enable children to learn and play alongside their peers in a warm and caring environment. In classes with 90 percent or more typical children, children with disabilities learn not just basic academic skills; they discover important life lessons through interactions with other children and adults.