What We Are
The Mariposa School is a non-profit organization
created specifically to offer children with autism and other developmental
disabilities year round, one-on-one instruction using innovative
teaching techniques. Based in central North Carolina, the school
has attracted international attention for its progressive teaching
curriculum. Families from across the region and country have relocated
so their children can
attend the school – a testament to the effectiveness
of its teaching methodology and commitment to helping these students
succeed. The educational program is tailored to fit his or her
individual needs so that the student may realize his/her maximum
potential.
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How We
Achieve Success
Because each child is unique, every student’s program is different.
By working as a team, each professional augments the input and efforts
of the other team members. There is no one right way to teach, and
we learn more about each student every day. Therefore, we reassess
each students skills
on a daily basis to monitor progress and modify
teaching strategies as needed. When problems occur, we do not merely
identify them, we look for ways to solve them. We base our teaching
techniques on what research studies have shown to be most effective.
Progress is tracked and measurable. As a result of the one-on-one
ratio of
staff to student, students receive a high level of
reinforcement for their efforts, and changes may be made to the
teaching approach based on the way the student responds.
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