Autism Program
VISION
The Autism Program is an intensive and highly restrictive Special Education program in the Butte County SELPA. It is designed to provide interventions via evidence-based practices to students who are considered significantly impacted by autism in the areas of academic, communication, social skills and behavior and whose needs cannot be met in a less restrictive setting in his/her neighborhood school. In order to satisfy the IDEA requirement that each student be served in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to meet his/her needs.
who we are
who we are
who we are
The Autism Program Team Includes:
- Education Specialist/Case Manager
- Classroom Support Staff/Instructional Assistants
- School Psychologist
- Behavior Specialist support
- Program Administrator
- IEP Related Service providers, as appropriate
who we serve
who we serve
who we serve
The Autism Program is designed for students who have significant academic delays, behavioral needs, and communication deficits, who meet IDEA’s criteria for autism, and whose needs cannot be met in their current placement. Most students who meet the requirements for an autism diagnosis are served appropriately in less restrictive settings in their district of residence.
what we do
what we do
what we do
- Reduced student-to-staff ratio
- Evidence-based practices from the National Professional Developmental Center for ASD (NPDC) including but not limited to:
- Highly structured classroom behavior management systems based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Enhanced visual supports in classroom environment
- Functional communication systems based on individual student needs
- Augmented curriculum to address academic deficits
- Individual and small group instruction
- Supported mainstreaming opportunities
- Facilitated social-skills opportunities
- Technology supported instruction
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
- IEP Related Services, per IEP team determination
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
STEPS FOR REFERRAL
Cover letter to include:
- Student information
- Background information
- Reason for Referral
- Narrative of services, supports and pre-referral interventions
Current School Assesment Reports (within ONE year), including:
- Psychoeducational (must include autism related assessments)
- Speech/Language assessments (must include assessments related to pragmatics, expressive/receptive language development and social-skills)
- Academic Performance
- Health
- Other Related Services Reports (OT, PT, etc...)
- Current IEP which clearly makes a referral to the STRIVE Program and is signed in consent to placement by the parent (District will have previously consulted with STRIVE program manager).
- Behavior Intervention Plan as appropriate
- Updated Progress Report(s) on goals
- Data related to student behavior, communication, etc.
- Any other information that the team considers relevant.
Campus Locations
Mesa Vista School
2265 6th Street
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
specialed.bcoe.org
2265 6th Street
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 532-5740
specialed.bcoe.org
