Long Island Spectrum Center: F.A.Q.

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Inspiring Socialization, Learning & Fun.

During socialization, we learn the language of the culture we are born into as well as the roles we are to play in life. Socialization is important in the process of personality formation. While much of human personality is the result of our genes, the socialization process can mold it in particular directions by encouraging specific beliefs and attitudes as well as selectively providing experiences. This very likely account for much of the difference between the common personality types in one society in comparison to another.

Our goal is to create an environment of fun, creativity and friends. To promote social skills and positive peer modeling, which will allow children with special needs to play and learn together, forming bonds that will last a lifetime. Children are always supervised by teachers and teacher's assistants during the length of the program.

Drop Off Program Overview:

Meet and greet- This portion of the program consists of introduction time, welcome songs, warm up and ice breaker activities.

Moving and grooving- A time of music and movement which will include group exercise, musical instruments, parachute play and motor skills.

Growth activity - This time will include all children and staff and will vary weekly. Activities such as fun with fabric, sensory maze and circle games will be explored.

Centers on fun- Rotating centers for small groups and one to one opportunities. Centers will be computers, imagination play, story time, social central, hands and growing together.

Putting it all together- A special closing time of the program where children can communicate, review and wind down.

Veronica Lleras MS Ed
Director of Education and Program Director will be onsite and hands on for all sessions. Incorporating experience in fields of special education, speech and language and peer modeling to create a dynamic social skills experience.

Meghan Assante, Head Teacher
Over 5 years of experience working with children on the spectrum. Bringing the most innovative and creative techniques to the program. She brings a background of ABA and classroom knowledge.

"Success is the good that comes from aspiration, perspiration, and inspiration."
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