Programs
Overview
The Lionheart Model
- Integrates the principles of evidence-based practices
- Focuses on core challenges: relating, communicating, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Designed to support each student's unique sensory and motor profiles
Academics and Activities
- Research-based curricula are 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 Chromebooks in every classroom.
- School activities include yoga, drama, music, art, life skills, and physical education.
- Community activities and vocational exploration.
Therapeutic Interventions
- 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)
- 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.
- Art and Music provided by a certified educator
