Autism Specific Programs - Emerging Communication
Special Education Department District programs are designed for students who have not exhibited success in a more inclusive setting.
IMPORTANT NOTE: placement in any special education district program listed below must be determined by your child’s IEP team. Please contact the Instructional Manager for the program if you have additional questions about placement or about a specific program.
Emerging Communication Programs are designed to assist in the continued development of communication skills for students whose primary eligibility is Autism. Direct instruction is provided in social skills and behavior. Additionally, instructional emphasis is placed on acquisition of skills in the following areas:
- independence in daily living
- self help skills
- functional academics
- life skills
- direct instruction in social skills and behavior
Costa Pavlakos
Instructional Manager
pavlakos@aps.edu
Phone: (505) 855-9944
Schools with Autism Specific Programs - Emerging Communication
