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Uncovering potential
for over 50 years
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A southern California
school and therapy
center for students, ages
six months to 21 years,
who have special needs
in the areas of language,
learning and behavior, as
well as typical peer models
through Grade Six.
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Services
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Speech-
Language
Therapy
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Therapists provide assessment and diagnosis, recommend prescriptive goals and provide remediation where needed. (More) |
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Occupational
and Physical
Therapies
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Occupational therapy services are designed to meet the functional needs of the individual student. This therapy focuses on: sensory, motor and postural development; adaptive development; behavior and play. (More) |
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Adapted
Physical
Education
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Adapted Physical Education focuses on the development of physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, body mechanics, dance and movement education. (More) |
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| Counseling |
The Counseling Department addresses the emotional and social needs of students. A variety of interventions and tests are utilized to assess and assist students to develop self-esteem as well as the skills necessary for maximum personal and social development. (More) |
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Ancillary Services
While not part of most IEPs, the following ancillary services are offered
at Speech and Language Development Center to benefit students.
Vocational
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The purpose of our Vocational Program is to teach students, ages 14-18, pre-employment and beginning employment skills, including tasks that are specific to some jobs. Agreements with several local businesses bring some tasks that are good learning opportunities for students on-campus where they can acquire skills in a familiar setting. Because SLDC is a WorkAbility1 site, students may earn a ‘salary’ while working in these training jobs.
Vocational Staff members also introduce/reinforce more general issues such as community awareness, safety, money management skills, vocational assessments and career planning while preparing students for the next stage of their vocational journey – off-campus jobs.
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Technology
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Students' hands-on access to specialized hardware and software supports classroom activities and enables students to achieve technology standards. (More)
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| Health Services |
Our onsite LVN provides medication administration and follow-up on prescribed medications. The nurse also provides staff training on related health issues and serves as the coordinator among parents, physicians, other health-care providers and staff.
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The purpose of our Vision Program is to develop students' visual skills to increase their educational readiness and to improve classroom performance.
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| Visual Arts |
This innovative program provides a dynamic environment for learning, such as teaching California history using art as the medium.
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Hi-Tops Dance Team
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The HiTops Dance Team is comprised of nearly 40 current and former SLDC students. The dancers perform regularly at a variety of locations in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and have performed at locations across the country, including Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Hawaii and at the World Special Olympics Games in Connecticut, South Carolina and Iowa. Benefits of participation include enriched socialization, physical well-being, flexibility, positive attitude and self esteem. (Visit the HiTops Website) |
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