Enroll Your Child for 2017-18 School Year
Programs & Services
At The Victory Center, each child’s program is specially designed to meet his or her specific needs and to take into account individual strengths and weaknesses. Our Individual Education Objective Program (IEOP) is based upon an in-depth assessment of the child. These programs include language, self-help, social skills, and life skills. In contrast to the more typical home-based therapy program, The Victory Center provides continuous opportunity for and the facilitation of social skills that children with an ASD diagnosis may typically lack.
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI)
- The Academic Programs: Pre-Academy and Academy
- The Vocational Program
- The Summer Camp Program
- Respite/Community Programs
- Parent Training
Ages 2-13
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) & Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI)
EIBI and IBI offer individualized ABA-based instruction to children ages 2 to 13, 5 days per week across the school year. The individualized program and intensive 1:1 and 2:1 student-to-teacher sessions alternate with small group activities to help develop classroom skills and social skills. Children engage in activities that build relationships with classmates and expose them to diverse social situations. These efforts are one facet of the behavior intervention plans for students who struggle with compliance difficulties and/or exhibit maladaptive behavior. Each child’s schedule of learning activities is custom designed to meet his or her needs.
The goal is to foster and maximize students’ skills and learning at a critical stage in their development. Program activities include:
- VB-MAPP assessments and programming
- Functional behavior assessments
- Behavior intervention plan creation, implementation, and monitoring
Ages 8-22
The Victory PreAcademy & Academy
The focus of these programs is to implement individualized grade level instruction that adheres to academic standards such as the Common Core. These programs use curricula which are self-paced and highly interactive. The programs help prepare students to learn in mainstream and less restrictive settings and, when applicable, prepare graduates for post-secondary education and/or employment.
Students participate in small group instruction on various subjects such as math, science and reading. In addition, students practice social skills, life skills and job skills in the community and with neurotypical peers from local high school programs. The Academy programs include individualized fitness components, including swimming, yoga, cardio and strength training.
Ideal for students who are:
- Behind in grade level or require an adapted curriculum.
- Experiencing negative peer interactions (bullying) in their current educational setting.
- Having difficulty learning in a large group setting.
- Exhibiting maladaptive behavior requiring functional assessment and behavior intervention with highly trained staff.
- Experiencing difficulty finding meaningful employment.
Ages 14-22
The Vocational Program
The Vocational Program, unique in the South Florida area, focuses on teaching functional skills that allow an individual to be more independent when he or she transitions to adulthood. A center-based program for students ages 14 to 22, the program is geared towards students who are unable to obtain a high school diploma and focuses on vocational training and daily living skills. This work is underscored by four primary principles: functional academics, domestic living, vocational training, and community skills.
All students learn self-care skills, health and hygiene, appropriate behavior in social situations, navigating public transportation, scheduling and attending doctor and dentist appointments, merchandising, office skills, and planning and participating in recreational activities. These skills are taught using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and include instruction in the classroom, in a home environment, and in community settings in order to promote generalization.
The program offers students a variety of experiences including community-based instruction (CBI), job training, and job placement. It offers a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio and is staffed by professionals qualified in the areas of behavior analysis, education, and other related services. Each student is assessed using the Community Based Functional Skills Assessment and has an individualized education program that meets his or her needs as well as interests.
Ideal for students who are:
- Behind in grade level or require an adapted curriculum
- Experiencing negative peer interactions (bullying) in their current educational setting
- Having difficulty learning in a large group setting
- Exhibiting maladaptive behavior requiring functional assessment and behavior intervention with highly trained staff
- Experiencing difficulty finding meaningful employment
Ages 2-22
The Summer Camp Program
The Victory Summer Camp program is a 9-week camp for children with autism and related disabilities to learn and have fun with highly trained staff using ABA approaches.
Most school programs do not include the summer months which presents a great challenge for parents with a child with a developmental disability. The Victory Center Summer Camp gives a child and their family an opportunity to experience ABA approaches in a day camp setting. Further, parents take comfort in knowing that their child is under the care of highly trained staff who are supervised by BCBAs. For students enrolled in our school program, parents are assured that their child has the opportunity to continue learning all-year-round.
In The Victory Center Summer Camp Program, students continue to make gains toward their individualized goals and participate in weekly field trips and swimming lessons. These weekly field trips present valuable opportunities to ensure that skills taught in the classroom are generalizing to the community. For many campers, these trips would not be possible without the support of highly trained staff.
For outside students attending only the summer camp program, BCBAs evaluate and develop a program plan which is highly individualized to the child’s needs. This plan provides expert input for a parent participating in the public school Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. Children who would not be able to access ABA in schools due to cost restraints, experience ABA in an intense 9-week program which is cost friendly to the family.
Ages 5-22
The Respite/Community Programs
Research shows that parents and caregivers who have a child with autism experience increased stress. The Victory Center respite/ community programming recognizes these risk factors and the importance of reducing parental stress.
The Saturday Laugh N Learn Program
provides families with an option for weekend respite with added assurance that their child has expert care in a safe, fun, and loving environment.
The Saturday Teen Activities and Recreation (STAR) Program
provides teens with the opportunity to form social networks with peers and peer models (neuro-typical high school student volunteers) acquiring friendships and strengthening valuable social skills with the guidance and supervision of trained staff.
The Aftercare Program
provides individuals ages 5-22 years old after school care in a nurturing and stimulating environment with intensive 2:1 student-to-teacher ratios. Staff are trained to continue working on the students’ individualized communication and leisure goals. Available Monday through Friday, 2:30- 5:30 pm.
Saturday programs are offered 2-3 times per month, averaging 6 hours, and are open to all members of the community following a brief evaluation by a BCBA.
Join our growing team of ABA Teachers
Experience the satisfaction of knowing your work can help students with Autism & Related Disabilities gain functional and meaningful skills to achieve greater independence.
The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is proudly supported by the following generous and community-oriented partners. They support us, please support them.
