Something I found when going through my resources-When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum:

When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum, a parent/caregiver should consider:

What is the general philosophy of the program?


What methodology does the program employ?

If this is an ABA program:

Do you have a program book?

Who writes programs/ curriculum?

How is data taken and kept?

What kind of supervision is provided for your classes?

What classroom ratios do you offer?

Where is ABA delivered? Is it in classroom? Cubby? Who observes?

How long does the child in direct instruction?

How are children grouped? What opportunities are available to generalize skills?

How is communication between parent, home program (if one exists) and school program established?

For all children on the autism spectrum (not restricted to ABA programs):

Do you provide related services? How and where are they delivered?

Who develops a behavior plan if needed? How is the plan communicated to others for carryover?

What type of family training and/or support model do you employ?

Does family training have to be specified on the IEP?

What is your observation policy?

Do you address sensory issues?

Do your teachers and support staff use alternative communication systems (i.e.: PECS, Sign, Augmentative Devices)?

How do you obtain augmentative evaluations?

Are there opportunities for inclusion?

What other treatment options do you support/offer?

Does your summer program differ from your school year program?

Re: Something I found when going through my resources-When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum:

that list is great liza!!!

Re: Something I found when going through my resources-When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum:

Great list!

Re: Something I found when going through my resources-When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum:

Great list Liza, I will pass this on to my parents.

Re: Something I found when going through my resources-When looking at a preschool with a program for a child on the autism spectrum:

Thanks Liza