BRAAC offers a 6 week Summer PLUS Program that is specifically structured to meet the individual needs of children with unique learning challenges, including learning disabilities and autism.

Each class is divided according to age and includes 4-6 typical peer models and two to three children with autism who have one on one “coaches.” The autism students target IEP goals, or goals determined by our program directors in conjunction with parents using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as the premise for all learning. Each week has a different theme and activities are planned around these themes. Of course, data is collected and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of our approach with students.

For the entire 6 week Summer PLUS Program, there are 2 classrooms designed specifically for High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) ages 6-14 (divided according to age).  These classes intensely focus on certain social deficits which are determined by consultation with the parents and/or school districts.  Areas such as how to get in with a group, reading emotions, body space awareness, appropriate comments to peers and adults, body language, self control, coping skills, voice tone, etc., are covered on a DAILY basis while at camp.  Targeted themes are covered WEEKLY, such as parties, telephone etiquette, restaurant etiquette, etc.  Weekly outings occur during the summer weeks to practice what we learn!  The ratio is usually 2:1 (child:adult).  BRAAC staff utilizes video modeling, role play, documentation and practice through activities.