At The Learning Spectrum (TLS), we understand that every child learns differently, feels differently, and
reacts differently. We adapt our curriculum, therapies and teaching styles to meet the needs of each
individual child, no matter where they are on the autism spectrum. Our goal is to help each child reach
his or her full potential, and live a productive, independent life. Since our first TLS location opened in
2005, the need for our services has grown exponentially. We are proud to have served hundreds of
students with autism and related disorders in our four locations in Central Ohio, and we’ve reached
even more through our inclusion therapy services in local private schools throughout the community.
Most recently, we have added a Behavioral Health Department and started providing 1:1/ABA (Applied
Behavior Analysis) as well as Creative Arts and Sibling and Parent Support Groups.
Our Curriculum (Including but not limited to):
Social Skills/Functional Skills/Executive Functional:
‣Tuned in to Learning, Centervention, Social Thinking curriculum which includes Superflex and Zones of Regulation
‣Direct instruction based on the Social Thinking Curriculum focusing on unexpected and expected behaviors, whole body listening, perspective taking, and other social awareness skills.
ELA/Spelling:
‣ News-2- You, Reading A-Z
‣Fictional and Non-fiction reading to improve comprehension, fluency, expression through round robin reading, breaking down text with highlighting and pre-reading questions, and sight word practice
‣ Direct instruction focusing on IEP goals {readingatoz.com} {superteacherworksheets.com} {teacherspayteachers.com}
Math:
‣Attainment
Science:
‣Attainment, Growing up Wild, Project Wild, Aquatic Wild, News-2- You
Social Studies:
‣News 2 You, Attainment (Middle School/High school)
‣Group and individual projects and experiments based off of interests and content grade level standards. Reading, writing, social and art incorporated into the projects.
Writing:
‣Direct instruction and one-on- one support focusing on IEP goals and areas of improvement. Use of raised paper, graphic organizers, sentence starters, computer and iPad typing programs to create grammatical correct pieces of creative and research based writing samples.
‣Handwriting without tears, Reading A-Z
Music:
‣The TLS music therapy department utilizes music clinically to accomplish individualized goals while establishing a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy addresses various domains including the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of each client. Music can provide an avenue for communication for those who find it difficult to communicate verbally. In addition, music therapists also provide adaptive music lessons on the piano and guitar. They use a variety of instruments including maracas, hand drums, resonator bells, and tambourines. They also make use of technology with various apps for songwriting/music production, and music education. Clients do not have to be musical, or have any musical background to benefit from music therapy. Music therapists engage with a person’s inner “music child” helping them to move towards their fullest potential.
Transition/Daily Living:
‣Real-life application to promote transition experiences including jobs and tasks around the office (dishes, vacuum, trash, copies, etc.)
‣ Outings to grocery stores, bakery, mall, and more throughout the year.
‣Attainment
‣Skills to Pay the Bills
Sensory:
‣Variety of sensory supports such as sensory rooms as well as pressure/weighted vests, visual and tactile materials, differentiated seating, and a variety of other multi-sensory curriculum designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Foreign Language:
‣Signing Time K-3 Curriculum
16 themed units, each with lesson activities, video clips, songs and printables
Each unit is organized around a dozen or more signs and contains fun activities for sign language practice.
‣Signing Time- Signing meets the needs of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic/tactile learners. Signing Time resources provide a rich, multi-sensory experience to target a wide range of learning styles and preferences.
Adapted Physical Education:
‣Utilizing the Special Olympics “Guide to Inclusive Physical Education and Sports Activities” and the Ohio Department of Physical Education standards, our weekly Adaptive Physical Education program is designed on an individual basis to meet the needs of each child in a whole group session
Creative Arts:
‣Based off of ODE’s Visual Art Standards – TLS’s Art class focuses on using different medium in the classroom (markers, tempera paint, chalk, pastels, washable paint, paper, etc.). TLS Creative Arts class implements art history, art therapy and sensory play into its sessions.
Preschool:
‣Creative Curriculum
Technology:
‣LAMP- Used with IPad for communication
‣SMART Board, Type to Learn, Go Noodle, iPads in each classroom for educational purposes.
