PEP Prentiss
PEP Prentiss Autism Center provides mental health and special education services during the school day in one location for young people ages 5-22 with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Overview
To facilitate its highly individualized approach, PEP Prentiss' staff-to-student ratio is nearly one-to-one. Classroom teams include an intervention specialist, an associate teacher whose focus is social-emotional learning and two to three other professionals supporting a small cohort of students.
These teams work with a roster of other experienced professionals - intervention specialists, a BCBA, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, art and music therapists and nurses.
PEP Prentiss' approach also extends well beyond the classroom through its strong partnerships with families and other caregivers.
PEP Prentiss seamlessly blends center-based instruction with community-based experiences that emphasize socially appropriate communication and self-regulation. PEP also partners with local businesses and other service organizations that help instill life and vocational skills in students so they can ultimately thrive in the community.
33k
PEP Prentiss is housed in a 33,000-square-foot facility designed specifically around the needs of the students.
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The staff at PEP are all patient, understanding and caring people who have helped our son tremendously - both socially and academically.
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Sue & Bob Price
The decision to enroll a child in PEP Prentiss is made by the parent in partnership with the school district. The actual referral is made by the school district.