Spero Academy News
It’s no secret that students with autism don’t learn or behave in the classroom the same as their typically developing peers. Those struggles are why...
There are so many incredible individuals living with autism. Artists, actors, engineers — the list goes on and on. In this post we'll explore...
At Spero Academy, we strive to provide a highly individualized educational environment for students with autism and other developmental disorders. Part of the process of personalization involves identifying the child’s unique learning style. Studies have shown that children learn best when they are allowed to engage with material through their preferred style.
Naturally, all children learn and develop at their own pace. Most children struggle in certain areas, or go through lulls from time to time. For children with language-based learning disabilities, there are...
At the core, a Personalized Learning Plan is a measurable long-term academic growth target — one that is set by the teacher at the...
At Spero, we follow the Four Blocks Literacy Model as a framework for teaching literacy that uses multi-level, individualized instruction to allow all students – regardless of ability or developmental level – to master the basics of reading and writing...
Recognizing the issues a student with autism may face in the classroom is the first step toward educational success. Every child with autism presents unique behaviors and...
The Four Blocks framework was originally developed by a group of teachers who believe that for all children to learn to read, you have to “do it all.” “Doing it all” means incorporating a...
Our new school is here! Last week we had an amazing ribbon cutting ceremony with all of our parents, community leaders and staff members. Everyone in attendance was...
Children and others with autism often find it challenging to attend events like sports games under normal circumstances. The deafening roars of excited fans, bright lights, sound effects, and large (and often rowdy) crowds...
Following our individualized philosophy, there is no one single math curriculum at Spero – we have four different curriculums we use with our students, all of which can be further personalized and tailored to individual students. One of our math curriculums is...
Lucas was chosen out of more than 140,000 entries submitted by parents across the United States. His mom, Cortney Warren, reportedly decided to enter Lucas in the contest after a relative happened to mention Gerber’s open call for...
One Spero family story is similar to that of many Spero families: They learned about Spero at the right time, transferred to our school, and found their home. But of course...
Parents face a wide range of challenges when raising a child with autism, from dealing with maladaptive behaviors to getting your child to sleep through the night to...
Spero Academy writes about our top autism resources from around the web!
Spero Academy believes that educational opportunities should not be limited by a family’s zip code. That’s why we are so proud to be located in a state that practices open enrollment for schools.
Speech therapy can help children match the mechanics of language with the conversational meaning and social use of language to become a more confident and effective communicator.
The type of school that works for one student with autism might not be the right fit for another student. It’s important to figure out...
People of all ages and conditions can benefit from music therapy, from children with autism to elderly people in senior living communities.
A girl growing up watching Wonder Woman stand up for herself, kick butt, and save the day will feel empowered to dream bigger than a pretty dress and a happy ending. Likewise, a kid with autism...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a collection of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, and limited social skills. Symptoms are...
Research agrees that early intervention for autism gives children on the spectrum their best chance for success. Intervening to address the core behavioral...
Sometimes, we have to pinch ourselves when we think about how far we have come since our humble beginnings in 2004 under the name Fraser Academy.
Embracing the 11-Month Academic Calendar