LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities, finding an educational and nurturing environment is crucial. Bliss Academy brings a positive balance to these children through mind, body, and spirit. The vision was to create a school that would enhance a child's quality of life and encourage neuro-diversity by inspiring children to learn through the use of evidence-based practices in a safe and beautiful environment.
"The school administration, teachers, aides, BCBAs, and therapists have a multi-discipline team approach to address all of the student's needs. By far, the best program in Southern California!" — Mike & Cindy Kimura
Bliss Academy has developed a unique approach to multi-sensory learning. The acronym for this innovative learning experience is B.L.A.S.T.: Behavior modification, Language and communication, Academics, Sensory and Social Training and Transition and Technology.
The program uniquely includes:
- Individualized curriculums
- Behavioral and cognitive therapy
- Social communication and functional skills development
- Brain aerobics
- Sensory integration labs
- Health and fitness
- Community-based instruction
- Occupational and movement therapy
- Signature services in speech and language
- Collaborative classrooms model for diploma track
- Computer labs to enhance visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles
- Transition and life skills training
Their philosophy is: Education should inspire, and learning should be fun. Bliss uses creative approaches through art, music, dance, recreational play, and weekly field trips to create novelty and provide additional learning opportunities to enhance the generalization of skills. Bliss Academy specializes in services and treatments for all children on the "spectrum" and accepts appropriately placed students as young as five years old up to 22 years old.
"Haynes' Bliss Academy has been a gift to our daughter, Lizzy, but most especially to our entire family. Since the day our daughter started at Haynes, she has been overcoming obstacles in strides." — Susie Lee
Bliss being synonymous with ultimate happiness is the overarching programmatic approach Haynes believes enriches the lives of their students and families.
"As soon as I walked onto campus I said, 'This is home.' Everyone said after Michael started going to Haynes he became joyful. That's how I knew we made a good decision about sending him there." — Susan Garcia
Bliss Academy is located on the tranquil 21-acre campus of Haynes Family of Programs at 233 W. Baseline Road in La Verne.
SOURCE Bliss Academy
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