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Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
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About Lodestone Academy
Lodestone Academy is a dedicated educational institution located in Orlando, Florida, specializing in providing comprehensive support for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and related challenges. The academy's core mission is to empower students through individualized behavior analytic services, fostering their growth in both academic and social domains.
Lodestone Academy offers a range of specialized programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of each student. Key offerings include:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
- Social skills training
- Individualized education plans tailored to developmental and functional living skills
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Incidental Teaching Trials/Natural Environment Training (ITT/NET)
- Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching methodologies
- Personalized System of Instruction (PSI)
The academy conducts thorough assessments using tools such as the Verbal Behavior Milestones and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R), and Essential for Living (EFL) to ensure targeted interventions.
What sets Lodestone Academy apart is its commitment to maintaining small student-teacher ratios, which range from 1:1 to 1:9, allowing for personalized attention and tailored instruction. The supportive campus environment is designed to promote learning and social integration, while also offering vocational readiness skills and self-care training. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve academic success but also develop essential life skills for their future.
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Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- High School (9-12)
- Middle School (6-8)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Autism (ASD)
- developmental disabilities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Social skills therapy
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Programs at Lodestone Academy
Other programs and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Social skills therapy
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