Autism Services

Edgewood Children's Center provides intensive services in an education setting for Autistic children and their families. These services focus on addressing the developmental delays common in Autistic Children as well as providing their families with support and assistance.

The goal of the program is to help children develop skills to function in the public school and their community so that they can be successful in less restrictive environments.

This program is a year-round program, including a six week extended school. Classes are small, 4-6 children with one teacher and an assistant teacher who are assisted by other professionals.

Who can be helped by Edgewood's Program for Autistic Children?

Edgewood's program for Autistic Children serves children between the ages of 3 and 12 who are experiencing problems at school or at home, or other developmental delays in the areas of speech, language and social skills.

What services are offered to Autistic Children?

social skills training
special education
family therapy
speech and language therapy
occupational therapy
sensory integration therapy
music therapy
art therapy
parent groups
psychiatric and psychological consultation

Who refers children to the program?

• school districts
• mental health professionals
• families

Who pays for the services for children?

Usually school districts who refer children to Edgewood pay the cost of special education and related services and provide transportation for those children. Some families pay the cost for their children, based on a sliding scale of income or through private insurance coverage.