VIRTUAL Access Academy

The ACCESS Academy's unique neurologic approach addresses the movement issues associated with autism while always assuming competence.

Key Program Elements Include:

• General Education Curriculum with instruction by Virtual Accredited Curriculum and Licensed Teachers
• Instruction with Differentiated Learning
• Natural Environment Life Skills Training
• Use of Positive Behavioral Supports
• Sensory Supports to Improve Body Awareness and Neurologic Connectivity
• Communication Strategies which Provide Support for Movement Issues (Apraxia) that May Be Restricting Verbal Communication and Hiding Intellectual Competence 
• Highly Trained Program and Therapy Staff
• 1:1 Ratios Ensure Safety and Access to Communication and Learning Supports
  

​

Additional Support Programs Include:

• Parent Training and Ongoing Support
  
• Neurologic Music Therapy (Group and Individual)
  
• Vision Supports
  
• Yoga/Body Work
  
• Virtual Field Trips
  
• Clubs/ Social Groups
  
• Community Service Opportunities

• So much more!

​

​

ACCESS Academy is an alternative educational placement for students in public school districts or home school environments who are failing to make adequate academic progress in their current placement.  Modeled after a similar school in Phoenix, Arizona, our innovative supports, 1:1 student to staff ratios, and now the flexibilities of virtual learning make ACCESS Academy a wonderful choice for those looking for an environment that allows students to shine, while accessing higher learning and functional communication.

​​

Tuition is accepted through district funding, private pay, or sponsor scholarships.

For general information, tuition information or to register for the Current School Year, 

Contact Casey DePriest, President/CEO
casey@optimalrhythms.org or call 812-490-9401