Program Overview

The Lionheart Model

Integrates the principles of evidence-based practices
Focuses on core deficits: relating, communicating, critical thinking and problem solving
Addresses individual profiles including but not limited to auditory processing, motor planning/sequencing, visual-spatial processing, executive function, sensory processing, memory systems, and language processing.

Research-based curricula modified to accommodate each student’s individual learning challenges.
Focus on Emotional Intelligence, Executive Function and Theory of Mind development.
Experiential learning in the classroom, off campus field trips and through both Lionheart Gardens® and LionheARTisans™ programs.
Technology tools to enhance communication and learning – Promethean whiteboards, iPads, and computers in every classroom, a computer lab in library as well as Promethean ActivTables.
School activities: yoga, drama, music, art, life-thinking skills, physical education.
Community activities and vocational exploration.
On and off-campus after school activities

M.Ed. certified special education teachers on staff
Occupational therapy for sensory integration (OTR/L licensed and registered occupational therapists on staff)
Speech/Language therapy, including the pragmatics around social thinking (CCC-SLP certified speech and language pathologist on staff)
Educational Technology specialist on staff who supports every classroom
DIR® (Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based) Advanced and Expert Floortime™ players, leaders and trainers
Hippotherapy provided by a licensed OT certified by the American Hippotherapy Board