Philosophy

It is the philosophy of ROI that children and adolescents with autism require a holistic approach to treatment.  Our primary areas of focus are on increasing communication, addressing sensory processing disorders and in teaching functional academics and activities of daily living in both clinical and community-based settings.  We strive to connect families with on-site support services such as Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Dietitians, and Behavioral Specialists to meet the individual needs of each student.

Assessment

ROI uses the ABLLS Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills developed by James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA to evaluate each student’s current level of functioning in a wide variety of skill areas including:

• Cooperation and Reinforcer Effectiveness
• Visual Performance
• Receptive Language
• Motor Imitation
• Vocal Imitation
•  Requests
•  Labeling
•  Intra-verbals
• Spontaneous Vocalizations
• Syntax and Grammar
• Play and Leisure
• Group Instruction
• Classroom Routines
• Generalized Responding
• Math & Reading
•  Writing & Spelling
• Grooming & Dressing
• Eating
• Toileting
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills
  

Based upon the results of the assessed areas, treatment plans are developed to improve instructional control, teach skills to students, parents, and support persons working with the student in both structured teaching sessions and natural environment training sessions.

Services

Organizing the Pieces - This intensive treatment program teaches parents to implement treatment strategies identified during the assessment process.  In this program, parents accompany their children to our educational center three hours each day for a 4-week period.  Families may elect to attend either morning, or afternoon sessions.  The program is divided into a combination of individual parent education, hangs-on training utilizing principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, interactive play and socialization activities. 

Ongoing Consultation – Once families have completed the intensive treatment program, ongoing consultation with our therapists either in your home or at our center.  The purpose of these sessions is to help families modify their treatment objectives as they are mastered, establish teaching procedures, interpret data collected, provide ongoing assessment, and troubleshooting. 

Individual Tutoring – Trained tutors conduct individual treatment sessions with the child to increase instructional control, improve communication, or modify problem behaviors.  Video-taping and parent / staff observation is available and encouraged.  Therapists are available to conduct tutoring upon request.  Sessions are available 1-3 times weekly. 

Behavioral Assessment and Treatment – Therapists address specific behavioral challenges identified by parents and establish written treatment objectives.