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We understand that students with Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, High-Functioning Autism, and similar needs face unique obstacles in school. That's why we've created a specialized learning environment that supports those particular needs. We provide small learning groups (8 - 11 students in a class with a teacher and an available teaching assistant)), an integrated curriculum, and highly trained and knowledgeable teachers. Classes are in session all day, Monday through Friday.
Students can earn up to 6 semester credits per semester in Language Arts, Math. Healthy Living, Social Skills, and Science or Social studies, and an elective. Talisman Academy is certified as a North Carolina Non-public school and we are able to award diplomas to those students completing the 12th grade.
Students earn a semester elective credit for Social Skills class. Skills like interpreting social cues, making acquaintances with unfamiliar people, and adjusting communication styles are practiced not only in the formal interactive classroom setting but also in the community. Through daily activities and learning groups, these skills are reinforced on a daily basis.
Each learning group also participates in 2-3 week-long journeys that immerse the students in multi-sensory lessons related to their classroom work. Students may research political process and government history in Washington, D.C., or study geography, biology, or scientific progress in the Georgia Sea Islands. Through these learning trips, students become absorbed in the learning process and begin to generalize the knowledge they have gained in class.
Each learning group also plans and prepares for several 1-2 week journeys that immerse the students in multi-sensory lessons related to their classroom work. Students may research natural and cultural history in Washington, D.C., or study geography, biology, or scientific progress in the Florida Keys. Through these learning trips, students become absorbed in the learning process and begin to generalize the knowledge they have gained in class.
Credits offered: Math, English, Social Studies, Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Health.
Read about Southeast Journey's Integrated Learning Approach for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders