Lakeside Early Autism Program

LEAP pairs playful, child‑led learning with clinician‑directed therapy to build communication, independence, and school readiness. Your child learns in a preschool‑like classroom with 1:1 support all day, guided by a BCBA and supported by an integrated team from ABA, Speech‑Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy—all embedded in real routines like mealtimes, small‑group play, transitions, and self‑care. The LEAP curriculum is aligned to Washington State learning standards and WaKIDS so the skills we teach connect directly to what schools expect. And because consistency matters, we maintain trained float staff and supervisor coverage so your child’s day proceeds as scheduled. 

What makes LEAP unique?

  • Reliable, non‑cancelled days with built‑in staffing coverage. 

  • A standards‑aligned classroom that simulates preschool (circle time, centers, peer play) with individualized support. 

  • An integrated clinical team—BCBA‑led ABA with SLP and OT collaborating inside daily routines for communication, feeding/mealtimes, sensory regulation, motor skills, and self‑care. 

  • Clear data you can use and frequent updates; targets are defined, progress is reviewed often, and plans adjust quickly. 

  • Family coaching so practice at home helps gains stick. 

  • Transition readiness for preschool/kindergarten aligned to WaKIDS expectations. 

Pricing

Half Day

$500/month

9 am - 12 pm OR 1 pm - 4pm

Full Day

$1,000/month

9 am - 4 pm

What does the pricing cover?

In short, your tuition funds cover: reliable, non‑cancelled days; 1:1 staffing; BCBA leadership; integrated SLP/OT time; a Washington‑standards‑aligned, classroom‑based curriculum; continuous staff training; high‑quality materials and technology; and clear, data‑driven progress reviews. 

A structured classroom that simulates preschool—plus individualized support. 

 Beyond 1:1 therapy, your child participates in group‑based learning (circle time, centers, small‑group play). This setting lets us build social communication, attending, peer interaction, and early academics in the same kinds of routines they’ll encounter at school—while your child’s BT individualizes support within the group. Naturalistic, classroom‑embedded instruction is well supported for improving communication and adaptive skills in young children on the spectrum. Importantly, our lesson plans and assessment targets are mapped to Washington standards to build the exact skills Washington schools monitor (including WaKIDS domains). (PMC, OSPI) 

Many more materials and teaching tools—kept stocked and replaced. 

 From PECS boards to visual schedules, manipulatives, sensory tools, and classroom technology, we invest in specialized materials that make learning engaging, accessible, and repeatable across the day. Visual supports and AAC (like PECS) are identified as evidence‑based practices for autistic learners. (ncaep.fpg.unc.edu) 

A coordinated clinical team (ABA + Speech + OT), in one day. 

 Your BCBA leads the plan while speech‑language pathology (SLP) and occupational therapy (OT) collaborate on communication, feeding/mealtimes, sensory regulation, motor skills, and self‑care within real classroom routines. This integrated, team‑based approach reflects best‑practice recommendations in pediatric autism care. (Pediatrics) 

1:1 staffing all day, expert oversight, and continuous training. 

 Each child is paired with a Behavior Technician (BT) for individualized teaching. A BCBA runs assessment, goal writing, staff coaching, and frequent data reviews to keep progress on track. 

Data you can see and decisions you can trust. 

 Targets are defined, taught, and tracked. We analyze progress frequently, adjust quickly, and share updates in plain language so you always know what’s working and what’s next. Using evidence‑based ABA practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual supports, functional assessment) is central to our method. (ncaep.fpg.unc.edu) 

Family coaching for carryover at home. 

 Parent‑implemented strategies are themselves evidence‑based. We coach you to embed practice into daily routines (meals, bath time, play), so gains generalize faster. (ncaep.fpg.unc.edu) 

Transition readiness, not just “therapy hours.” 

 We explicitly practice the skills that matter for preschool/kindergarten—group learning, following schedules, toileting, mealtime participation, peer play—so the move is smoother for your child and you. Our Washington‑aligned curriculum and assessments connect directly to what teachers watch for in the first weeks (e.g., WaKIDS Whole‑Child Assessment). (OSPI)