Preschool Program
 The ASSERT program at Utah State University is a state-of-the-art preschool
program that uses research-based instructional techniques to address the
individual needs of children with autism.
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Serves children with autism ages 3 - 5
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Operates 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
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Located in the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) at Utah State
University
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Individualized educational and behavioral programs for each student
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Specific, measurable outcomes in each need area
Instructional
Methodology & Philosophy
A variety of
empirically validated instructional methods are used in the program.
These include both highly structured and naturalistic approaches:
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Discrete-trial training
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Incidental
teaching
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Video
modeling
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Observational
learning strategies
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Structured
peer-play interactions
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Activity
schedules
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Functional
behavioral assessment and intervention techniques to address challenging
behaviors
 Parent &
Family Involvement
Family
support is critical to the success of the program. Parents have the
opportunity to be involved in the program on multiple levels:
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Family
involvement in intake assessment
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Periodic
parent training seminars
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Classroom
observation and training
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Home visits
by team leader twice per month
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Daily
communication via notebook exchange
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Monthly
data-based reports of child progress
To inquire about placing your child in the ASSERT preschool program, contact
Dr. Higbee via phone: (435) 797-1933 or email:
tom.higbee@usu.edu.
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