Infant Development Program

Special Education Primary Contacts Andrea Lemos, Ed.D., Director(916) 228-2381 Michael Bernardis, Program Specialist(916) 277-5900 ext. 1112mbernardis@scoe.net Coretta Sayers, Program Secretary(916) 277-5900 ext. 2csayers@scoe.net Wendy Roberts, IDP Intake Specialist(916) 277-5900 ext. 1132wroberts@scoe.net The program serves infants and toddlers, birth to 36 months of age, whose...

Q & A with “Lego Boy” Brynjar Karl

What is your full name? “Brynjar Karl Birgisson.” What is your mother’s full name? “Bjarney Sigrun Ludviksdottir.” What is your grandfather’s full name? “Ludvik Baldur Ögmundsson.” Why do you have a different last name than your mother or grandfather? “In Iceland they follow the...

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

As tough as it may be to adults during these times of fear and uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one can imagine how much more weird and traumatizing it can be for children and young adults. Consider the fact that...

Related Approaches

While early educational intervention is key to improving the lives of individuals with ASD, some parents and professionals believe other treatment approaches may play an important role in improving communications skills and reducing associated behavioral symptoms. These complementary therapies may include music, art or...