Boys are first graduates from Arts 'n Autism 's new ILEAP program
It was all about the balloons for two boys graduating from Arts 'n Autism's new pre-kindergarten program Thursday. A cascade of blue balloons stretched to the ceiling, fascinating Kory Gulley and Justiss Moore. The program's staff eventually gave a balloon to each boy, shortly before the boys received their ILEAP diploma. ILEAP is an early intervention program designed to help children with autism develop the social skills needed to be ready for pre-kindergarten programs in the public school system. The name is an acronym representing the programs facets; intervention, learning, engagement ...