Autism Preschool Group at U of A Has Openings
A graduate student and preschool student have fun at a clinic session.
The Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Arkansas is recruiting preschool-aged children to participate in the fall semester of the autism preschool group.
This free program meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from Aug. 28 through Nov. 29 on campus. Children who participate in the program are taught in a preschool learning environment using the methods of Applied Behavior Analysis. Each preschool child is assigned a graduate student in ABA to work with them throughout the program.
Children must meet the following criteria to attend the preschool group:
- Between 2 and 4 years old
- Have a diagnosis of autism, developmental disability, or demonstrate behaviors consistent with such a diagnosis, and be on a waiting list for an evaluation
- Have minimal to no vocal communication skills
Interested parents and guardians should contact Elizabeth Lorah, assistant professor of special education, at lorah@uark.edu.
Contacts
Heidi S. Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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