What makes our programs work?   Best Practices.

Creative Garden is committed to following best practices in our programs.  Some of the best practices we follow include:
Appropriate identification and assessment of strengths, weaknesses, and abilities
 
Individualized education plans based on each child’s needs; exceeds requirements for IEPs in the United States
 
Small program rooms up to 10 children per program with five adults per program room
Group speech/language therapy sessions
Group occupational, physical, or motor therapy sessions
Visual schedules and visual structures
 
Dynamic and innovative teaching techniques based on standard curricula adapted for each child
Multimodality teaching approaches (visual, auditory, touch)
Multiple communication supports
Appropriate physical/environmental accommodations
Integrative technology
Specialized behavioral programs (e.g., Applied Behavioral Analysis) and positive reward systems
Direct instruction of social skills, social skills groups
Music, art, movement activities
Ongoing measurement and progress reporting
Family involvement encouraged in programs; parent and sibling training and support programs