PASC

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PASC

• Pioneer Autism and Sensory Center

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PASC Mission and Method

• Our Mission
• To help each student develop the greatest level
  of independence within their home environments,
  communities, and work settings
• Our Method
• Emphasize communication, daily living and social
  skills through the integrated use of assistive
  technology, sensory stimulation, and therapeutic
  services

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PASC Two Specialized Programs

• Autistic Spectrum Classes
• Specialized programming for students with
  autistic spectrum disorders, aged 5 to 21
• Emphasis on functional independence
• 13 self-contained classrooms
• Cognitive/Sensory-Motor Classes
• Specialized programming for students with
  significant cognitive, physical, and/or medical
  needs, aged 5 to 21
• 5 self-contained classrooms

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Autism Spectrum Classes
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Program Foundations

• Structured Teaching approach (based on TEACCH
  model)
• Discrete Trial Training
• ABA components
• Data driven, evidence-based
• Visually-based communication aids (PECS)
• Assistive Technology
• Counseling Behavior Adjustment Center (CBAC)
• Individual and small group academic instruction
• Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum

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Learning in Action
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Program Infrastructure

• Highly trained teaching and support staff
• Autism Support Team
• 6-member team
• Consultants, Facilitators, and Trainers
• Assigned to specific classrooms for program
  support and consultation
• Educational Services Unit (ESU) partnership
• 3-member team
• Behavioral and academic consultation and support
• Staff development and training
• In-home behavioral consultation
• Full spectrum of related services

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Autism Team
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Data Driven, Evidence-Based

• Curriculum-Based Assessments
• ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and
  Learning Skills Revised) assessment,
  curriculum guide, and skills tracking system
• VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment
  and Placement Program) criterion-referenced
  assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill
  tracking system
• Standardized Assessments
• GARS-2 (Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-Second
  Edition) measures autistic behaviors
• Vineland-II measures adaptive behavior

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Functional Living Center
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Cognitive/Sensory-Motor Classes
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Program Foundations

• Therapy-based programming
• Emphasis on sensory stimulation, communication,
  socialization, and daily living skills
• Assistive technology
• Program-specific nurses
• Safe, stimulating environment
• Data driven, evidence-based
• Serving students with multiple, complex
  disabilities, significant cognitive impairments,
  and those who are medically fragile

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Data driven, evidence-based

• Standardized Assessments
• DP-3 (Developmental Profile, 3rd Edition)
  measures developmental levels in multiple domains
• Vineland-II measures adaptive behavior

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PASC Contacts

• Contact us
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Web www.bcsssd.k12.nj.us
• Staff email First letter, last
  name_at_bcsssd.k12.nj.us
• Administration
• Principal Joyce DeVito x2248
• Secretary Peg Stinger x2248

• Child Study Team
• Learning Consultant
• Rosalind Kind x2264
• Psychologist Eric Deibler x7435
• Social Worker Johnna Keen x2267
• Secretary Barbara Shinn x2268