Pre-School Disabilities - Autism Spectrum Programs - Multiple Disabled Students - Cognitive Severe - Staff Contacts

Our Mission

To provide a highly individualized and developmentally appropriate education program for students with Autism Spectrum or Social Communication Disorders in an environment that encourages the development of social engagement, communication, independence, and academic growth, essential for each student’s eventual return to less restrictive public school settings.

Staff

Our staff consists of fully certified and highly qualified special education teachers and dedicated instructional assistants. Staff receive training in Crisis Prevention and Intervention, behavior management, autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration, and other areas including augmentative communication and assistive technology as needs arise.

Related Services

Related Services are provided by highly qualified Occupational, Physical and Speech/Language Therapists, and are provided according to students’ IEPs. Speech and language therapy, group social language sessions, and consultation with the staff regarding methods for encouraging individual students to be engaged in communication throughout the school day are emphasized.

For additional information, please contact:

Salem County Special Services School District

Autism Program Ms. Jane Whittinghill

13 Ramah Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Telephone: 856-459-1061 ext. 5082

Administrative Office

Loren Thomas, Ed.D. Superintendent

P.O. Box 126 Woodstown, NJ 08098

Telephone: 856-769-0101 ext. 269 Fax: 856-769-3602

The autism class visiting the Cape May Zoo: