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ACCESS ACADEMY

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VIRTUAL ACCESS ACADEMY

Assuming Competence Can Ensure Student Success

The ACCESS Academy‘s unique neurologic approach addresses the movement issues associated with autism while always assuming competence.

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KEY PROGRAM ELEMENTS

  • General Education Environment with Virtual Instruction by Accredited Curriculum and Licensed Teachers
  • Strength-based Approach where Every Student is Presumed Competent and Supported to Succeed
  • Instruction with Differentiated Learning
  • Natural Environment Life Skills Training
  • Individualized Accommodations
  • Neurologic Understanding of Autism
  • Sensory Supports to Improve Body Awareness and Neuromotor Connectivity
  • Communication Support Strategies for Autonomous Participation Support for Movement Issues (Apraxia) which restricts Verbal Communication and disguises Intellectual Competence
  • Highly-Trained Program and Therapy Staff
  • 1:1 Ratios Ensure Safety and Access to Communication and Learning Supports

 

Access Academy Elements

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS

  • Parent Training and Ongoing Support
  • Neurologic Music Therapy (Group and Individual)
  • Vision Supports
  • Yoga/Body Work
  • Virtual Field Trips
  • Clubs/Social Groups
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • So much more!

Virtual ACCESS Academy is an alternative educational placement for students in public school districts or home school environments who are failing to make adequate academic progress in their current placement. Modeled after our previous in-person program with our innovative supports and 1:1 student to staff ratios, and now with the flexibility of virtual learning, ACCESS Academy a wonderful choice for those looking for an environment that allows students to shine, while accessing grade-level academic learning and functional text-based communication.

​​Tuition is accepted through district funding, private pay, or sponsor scholarships. Optimal ACCESS is an approved Indiana Education Scholarship Account provider. For more information about this program, see our handout.

For general information, tuition information or to schedule a free intake session, complete the interest form here or call 812-490-9401.  

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What was your experience with the student social group, Parliament?

“I enjoyed the parliament group. It is important to feel part of a community and connect with others when doing independent study. Parliament group provided that experience and we feel grateful for that.”

-Cosmo Mantia, ACCESS Academy Student

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