The Early Learning Program (ELP) is a comprehensive early intervention program for young children with ASD.  This program fosters the cognitive, language, social, adaptive, and motor development for each child enrolled by providing enriched learning and socialization opportunities.

A data-driven, outcomes-based program is the foundation for identifying strategies that define best practice.  The Early Learning Program at Mitchell’s Place provides an empirically supported model of treatment for young children with ASD, affording them the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

Early Learning Program components include:

• Typically developing peers who serve as social role models
• Integrated model of intervention utilizing empirically based teaching strategies including behavior therapy/discrete trial training, structured teaching and incidental teaching
• Multidisciplinary approach, including speech therapy, occupational therapy and sensory integration
• Data-driven Individualized Education Plans with frequent progress reports
• Certified teachers trained in behavior management and application of effective teaching strategies
• Low student/teacher ratio