The Step Up Program is a unique service developed to provide a comprehensive treatment and education program for school-age children with disorders on the autism spectrum.

Treatment and programming targets areas include communication, socialization, sensory processing, motor coordination, and cognitive development.

A team approach is emphasized in all areas of this program. The team includes a variety of professionals (occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, teacher) as well as parents and other significant individuals or agencies involved with each child.

The Step Up Program puts a strong emphasis on home programming, parent education, team meetings, and in-service training in order to increase carry-over and generalization of skills targeted during each individual treatment session.

Who is eligible?
School aged children diagnosed with a disorder on the autism spectrum and who are experiencing difficultly succeeding in a typical school setting.  

A variety of services are available including occupational therapy and speech-language therapy sessions (individual or co-treatment), consultation at home or to schools/daycares, etc, in-services in related areas, participation in the Stepping Stones Programs, support and attendance at team and/or IEP meetings, as well as other related services.

Students MUST be referred by their own school district administrators.