Autism Services
Franziska Racker Centers serves individuals with diagnosis within the autism spectrum in many programs and services including early intervention, preschool special education, childcare, the autism lending library, service coordination, family resource programs, and residential services. In our site-based preschool setting we serve children on the spectrum in an integrated classroom setting. For those children who would benefit from a more focused behavioral intervention, we offer the Partnership Program, which is based on the methodology of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Using ABA, the Partnership Program helps preschoolers on the autism spectrum learn new skills and behaviors, develop interests, form relationships, and actively participate in community life while simultaneously helping the families of these children reach their goals for success and happiness. The Partnership Program allows families of preschoolers with autism to be served locally and comprehensively by an intensive behaviorally based classroom model that includes school experiences with typical and non-typical peers and a logically sound transition plan for kindergarten. Currently, the Centers has Partnership Program Preschool classrooms in Cortland and Tompkins County.
Autism Lending Library
The Autism Lending Library includes books, videos and software as well as equipment, safety supplies, therapy supplies, and recreational supplies. The library allows families in Tompkins and Tioga Counties to try things out before they make an investment. In some cases there may be eligibility requirements for equipment. Contact us with any questions: info@rackercenters.org
Autism Trainings
Franziska Racker Centers is an approved coursework provider of trainings in the needs of students with autism
