Program areas at The Arc of Loudoun
Aurora school and open door learning center: The aurora school served 47 students, ages 5-22, from 9 surrounding school districts and across Virginia, Maryland, and west Virginia with intellectual and developmental disabilities using applied behavior analysis (aba) methodology. Using The latest techniques, curricula, and technology, students and their families become active partners in their individualized education program. Among The skills taught are: verbal behavior; math; reading; social skills; self-management; functional life skills; vocational skills and problem-solving skills. Open door learning center is an accredited preschool and kindergarten for children ages 2-7 years. The school is inclusive and serves children with developmental delays, special needs, as well as typically developing children. Each child's learning experiences are individualized to meet his or her academic and social needs. The aurora behavior clinic serves children with autism, behavior challenges, languages and communication delays, and related disabilities. Using The principles of applied behavior analysis (aba) therapies, dramatic improvement is seen in verbal behavior, social skills, and academic competencies.
Therapeutic fitness and wellness center: ability fitness center provides expert clinicians and specialized equipment as well as access to innovative, customized, and activity-based interventions that increase functional ability for individuals with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy brain disorders, developmental disabilities, and other neurological conditions.
Advocacy, family support, case worker support: ally (a life like yours) advocacy center assists individuals with disabilities, as well as parents and caretakers of children with special needs by providing free information on disability rights, guidance, support, community events, and workshops.