AWARE (Adolescents with Autism Regional Education) class

The AWARE class is designed for middle and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior challenges and low cognitive abilities. The goals of the class are to:

Stabilize students who are experiencing serious problems in their present setting

Provide functional, community based instruction

Utilize TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) strategies to build independence and prepare students to return to their local school districts

Be a demonstration site for educators to learn how to implement an effective program for students with similar needs

The number of students in the class is capped at four due to the intensity of services and the amount of available space.

Laurene Lanich
Regional Administrator

(319) 368-5874

AWARE (Adolescents with Autism Regional Education) class

The AWARE class is designed for middle and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavior challenges and low cognitive abilities. The goals of the class are to:

Stabilize students who are experiencing serious problems in their present setting

Provide functional, community based instruction

Utilize TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) strategies to build independence and prepare students to return to their local school districts

Be a demonstration site for educators to learn how to implement an effective program for students with similar needs

The number of students in the class is capped at four due to the intensity of services and the amount of available space.

Laurene Lanich Regional Administrator

Laurene Lanich
Regional Administrator