Our Program

At California School of Integrated Technology we understand that each student has individual needs. Each student has an Individual Education Program (IEP) that is set forth by a team of professionals. Teachers, psychologist, occupational therapist and speech pathologist work together with the parents to determine each student’s area of need. Once the student has been thoroughly assessed the team determines the type of intervention that will be put in placed. We utilize two research-based interventions, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren (TEACCH).

We also offer a broad range of after school programs and activities to empower individuals with autism to learn and enjoy leisure time.

Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren

TEACCH is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders. TEACCH focuses on creating structured learning environments to optimize students learning. Structured teaching involves 5 levels which include, physical structure, individual schedule, work system, routines and strategies and visual structure of task.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

C.S.I.T. provides after school programs for middle to high school students with autism. Students who participate in our programs are offered a variety of activities that both suit their personal interests and cultivate their social, physical, cognitive and creative abilities. Specific activities are fall into the categories of life skills, education and adaptive recreation. Life skills activities are designed to enhance one’s ability to participate in common, everyday activities such as cooking, doing laundry, etiquette/manners, group interaction and making friends, sharing, and developing hobbies, as well as range of community-based activities such as shopping, banking, eating in restaurants, using public transportation and safety basics. Education activities include developing computer skills and creative writing, and time in our learning labs. Adaptive recreation encompasses all sorts of interests, including dancing, gardening, swimming, arts and crafts, singing and drama. In addition, we also offer a sensory integration activity room for the students to better serve their sensory needs. Our highly-trained, culturally-sensitive staff members work to discover each person’s strengths, and then assist them in realizing their goals.

Applied Behavior Analysis

ABA is devoted to understanding and improving human behavior. It objectively defines and measures behavior, and it focuses on socially significant behavior. Research has show that people with autism have a difficult time learning in the “typical” classroom setting. ABA design helps develop classroom environments that focus on intensive behavioral intervention to ensure the most optimal learning for students with autism.

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TRANSITION PROGRAM

C.S. I.T. provides opportunities to learn job skills, and find gainful employment directly with a company, such as Target or McDonalds. To ensure a smooth transition, we provide pre-employment training to help equip students with important job and workplace skills. Our job placement staffs carefully evaluate both the prospective employee and the job at-hand to ensure that each person’s abilities and skills are matched to specific employer needs. Then job coaches, who work right alongside each new employee, assist in supervision and provide on-the-job training. C.S.I.T. operates a Work Center that offer paid work to adults with developmental disabilities, providing jobs tailored to the skills and abilities of each individual. Job opportunities at the Work Center include assembly, packaging, sorting, collating, mailing, and more.

California School of Integrated Technology * Palm Court II, 17284 Slover Avenue * Fontana * CA * 92335