The Helix School

The Helix School nurtures the capabilities of children with mild to moderate autism in a dynamic, relationship-based, interdisciplinary educational setting. Our integrated curriculum is tailored to each individuals developmental level, sensory processing differences, and emotional-regulatory needs. At THS, we emphasize motivation-based, kinesthetic and sensory-based learning. Take a look around and see what makes THS so unique!

We work with the whole child. Cognitive, language, social-emotional, and sensory-motor systems need to function together to help students reach their full potential. We teach in small-group formats that support individual needs while allowing participation in larger groups as students become increasingly social.

Our Integrated Curriculum includes speech and language, emotional regulation, sensory-motor skills in occupational therapy, life skills, math, language arts, science, social studies, art, drama and music. Our teachers work on objectives in each key developmental and academic area, taking advantage of natural opportunities to incorporate goals into every activity. Generalization is a primary goal, ensuring that a child is able to meet a skill in multiple environments and with different communication partners before that goal is considered fully achieved. All departments meet consistently to collaborate and foster the generalization of teaching strategies and learning. Parents also play an integral part in goal development and generalization through regular consultation and our home practice program.