The STAR Program

  • The STAR Program (Arick, Loos, Falco, Krug, 2004) teaches children with autism the critical skills identified by the National Research Council. The ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) instructional methods of discrete trial training, pivotal response training and teaching functional routines form the instructional base of this comprehensive program for children with autism.

The LINKS Curriculum

  • The Links Curriculum (Arick, Hoffman, Magee-Arick, 2012) is a comprehensive curriculum designed to promote student independence in natural environments. The Links online system utilizes a curriculum-based assessment to individualize routines for every student.  The Links school and community lesson plans provide the user with the tools necessary to teach both individual skills and independence in daily routines.

STAR Autism Support Webpage

Pleasant Grove Caregiver Webinars | STAR Autism Support