School program
Our School Model is designed for children with complex communication needs and multiple disabilities. It is an integrative approach that combines individualized academic instruction, one-on-one communication facilitation, and therapy sessions* for every student. Each student is paired with an Intervenor, a specialized one-on-one who is trained to work with people with multiple disabilities, to provide optimal access to lessons and therapy sessions.
*Students are not required to have therapy sessions through Ellis’ School Program
Camp ImpAACt
Camp is an exciting part of childhood for many kids. However, for kids who are atypical communicators, the average camp may leave them unable to speak their mind, ask for help or connect with a friend- simply because they are not understood.
Camp ImpAACt encourages unique communicators to foster their skills and create relationships in their community.
Community Education Events
As part of a teaching model, the Ellis School of Atlanta strives to provide resources to educators, parents and the community at large. One way we do this is through trainings with national experts, which are open to the public.
Past topics included:
Nutrition for optimal brain function
Strategies for Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Strategies for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Sensory Integration
Evaluation Services
Various Therapeutic & Evaluation services are available for community members. Therapeutic services include: Physical therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy, Speech Language Pathology services (including feeding, oral-motor and/or AAC expertise) & Music Therapy. Educational Evaluation services include: functional vision assessments, functional hearing assessments, assistive technology evaluations, orientation & mobility evaluations, assessments for those with deaf blindness, and many others.