We serve students diagnosed with Autism spectrum. At NHA we do not use or categorize children as low-high functioning, just students. Every child deserves a chance to be a star and at NHA we shine the light.
Our school and our mission will enable your child to realize his or her highest potential. Pervasive Developmental Delay, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia, Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury, Bipolar Disorder or any other developmental syndrome...
Non-Verbal does not mean Non-Communicative. At NHA we use a variety of AAC devices and other methods of communication. Our staff is trained in implementing the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for classroom and vocational instruction.
NHA has established 3 levels of special needs classroom environment (CE) . CE1 allows students to 4:1 or 1:1 to provide classroom management skills and school routine. CE2 most students are elementary and middle school age, in addition to academics, there is a greater emphasis on independent life skills. Classroom Environment 2 (C
NHA has established 3 levels of special needs classroom environment (CE) . CE1 allows students to 4:1 or 1:1 to provide classroom management skills and school routine. CE2 most students are elementary and middle school age, in addition to academics, there is a greater emphasis on independent life skills. Classroom Environment 2 (CE2) Transition is a bridge from CE1 and CE2 Academics to assure student can work in a group setting and follow classroom rules. CE3 expands opportunities for students that have completed with success CE1 and CE2 or have transferred to NHA with the required skill set to be a part of academics or work training. CE3 includes an academic program or vocational program. A small group model that provides hands on activities and experiences. Students attending CE3 academics begin with Iowa Flex grade level standardize testing to determine appropriate support and grade level academics.
To achieve transition to adulthood, NHA develops individual special needs transition plans, transition education within our autism school and vocational training based on each student’s needs, abilities, independent living skills, personal interests and goals.
The rate of unemployment exceeds 70% for the special needs population. At NHA a student is trained with practical vocational skills, which the probability of meaningful employment in adulthood is greatly improved. It is never too early to start learning skills for daily life.
New Heights Academy, Inc., admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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