Address: 11933 Westline Industrial Drive | St. Louis, MO 63146
Rating: 3.00 (3 reviews)
Insurances: No info provided
Ages Served: 2 to 6 years
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About Easter Seals Midwest - Early Childhood Academy
Our Early Childhood Academy is a unique, hybrid program designed to teach children with autism, ages two to six years old, how to learn and socialize in a group setting. The Academy staff members also support parents through in-home visits that promote each child’s progress.
The program combines 1:1 staffing, individual goals for each child, and multiple social opportunities during each session. We reinforce classroom routines through structured activity, and our staff spends one-on-one time with each child to work on communication and social skills.
Summer camp is great my daughter is well taken care of and has a lot of fun she talks about it all year
Angela C.
January 14, 2020
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I love working for Easterseals Midwest. I meet amazing parents and individuals. I work with a team of resourceful informed people who genuinely have...
Anna D.
January 31, 2019
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Quick disclaimer I did work for Easter Seals for 3 years in a management roll. I enjoyed half of it and loathed the other half when I became privy to...
Dan R.
November 18, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Most children go to daycare before they enter preschool at age 3 or 4. Most children stop daycare at the age of 6 when they go to school. Children who are homeschooled might continue daycare programs. Kids diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities might be in both daycare and therapy programs longer. Special needs programs and centers help children up to 26 years old.
One of the best things you can do is to have a conversation with the daycare staff. Share details about your child’s autism diagnosis, strengths, and challenges. Building open lines of communication will help you work together to support your child’s needs. Prepare the daycare provider to work with your child with a physical guidebook. This guidebook can include all of your child’s favorite things and how to calm them down. You might already have one ready from your experience with babysitters or teachers!
To read more about finding the right daycare provider, check out our guide.
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.
2 to 6 years
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