課程體系
應用行為分析
Alpha 採用具有實證支持的應用行為分析作為教學的主體。應用行为分析（ABA）是一門了解人類行為的科學，通過行為的原理，我們了解行為的目的及環境的影響等，設計對於行為人有價值有意義的行為干預計劃，以達到增進正向行為與降低負面行為的治療目的。 由於目前醫學上尚未能找出自閉症的真實成因、也無法發展出通過臨床實驗的有效藥物，科學界及實務界都一致公認使用ABA 的干預方式是譜系孩童比較好的治療方法。首先，ABA 是完全以實證為基礎，也就是完全根據教師與行為分析師所觀察到的事實作為制定計劃的根本。這個觀念最大的好處是，沒有憑空想象不切實際的推敲、或者為了讓父母安心而虛構的漂亮數字。ABA 只是踏實的、持續的用數字證據來協助教師制定適合的教學干預計劃，並且一步一步的完成計劃，再重新評估修訂出下一步的方向。 再者ABA 的特質是以人為本，設定合理而且對孩子對家庭有意義的的目標，試圖通過對於行為原則的充分了解，在務實的基礎上增進孩子的個人行為、社交行為、溝通技巧等關鍵技能。在Alpha 我們會以ABA 的科學為基礎，靈活運用結構化與自然化的教學設計，用適合孩子的方式，支持孩子的短版，發展孩子的強項。ABA
Alpha ASD Center adapts evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as its primary educationparadigm. ABA is a field of science about human behaviors. Through applying behavioral principles, we can identify the relevant environmental variables, and therefore set up behavior goals and plans. Its scientific nature also provides us excellent tools to measure the results and adjust our instruction, so that teachers can promote desired behaviors and reduce problem behaviors. Since there is currently no cure for autism and no known medication that can effectively treat it, ABA therapy is considered the “gold standard” of autism treatment. The use of ABA treatment is widely researched and empirically validated for decades due to its scientific nature. In ABA programs, the educational decisions are based on reliable and accurate measurement through direct observations and ongoing data collection. Nothing is conjured out of thin air or made up from imagination just to comfort parents. ABA practitioners steadily and consistently use data to support teachers making the best intervention plans, step-by-step finish the plans, re-evaluate, and make new plans. In addition, ABA targets on socially significant behaviors when it comes to decision making. ABA practitioners must choose reasonable and meaningful goals for children and their families. Using behavior principles, professionals can effectively and efficiently build up children’s essential skills, such as classroom behaviors, social interactions, and communications. In Alpha ASD Center, we use ABA as our scientific base and provide developmentally- and age-appropriate instruction specifically designed for each and every family.師生配比
Alpha ASD Center 採取一比一的師生配比。在每天一百八十分鐘的課程中始終都有一位老師與孩子進行互動。但是一比一，並不意味著是連續一百八十分鐘都坐在一對一課堂中刻板學習。我們在大集會、吃點心、玩遊戲、乃至上廁所的活動中，都規劃了學習的項目。在更自然更生活化的環境與日程中，抓住孩子的隨機學習機會，分分秒秒的都不耽誤孩子的成長歷程。Teacher-Student Ratio
Alpha ASD Center is committed to provide 1 on 1 teacher to student ratio. In other word, there is one teacher at any time to work with one student. his does not mean that one teacher and one student would sit out a three-hour session, just with each other in a boring small room, doing repetitive tasks. We carefully schedule general assembly, snack time, play time, and even restroom break activities for learning. We believe that it is essential to take advantage of natural environments to develop functional skills. We aim to capture every possible learning opportunities, so that every minute counts toward children’s progress.
課型規劃
為促進兒童的全人發展，Alpha 採取了主題式的教學方式，在同一主題下，藉由邏輯認知、遊戲、社交、戲劇、美術、音樂、運動、生活各種不同課題，回應孩子的個別學習目標。我們的教師團隊會根據孩子的能力與需求，在後續描述的四種課型中做靈活安排。Curriculum Modules
We adapt theme-based instruction to promote whole child development. Under an overarching theme, we arrange eight different subjects in responding to the child’s individual learning goals, including logics, play, social skills, drama, arts, music, PE, and self-care. Our teachers make flexible arrangements of the following 4 modules of coursework based on the child’s abilities and needs.
一對一、小空間教學環境教學目標：避免干擾，建立個人學習項目
適用能力：初學或是社交互動能力不足
主要教學項目包含以下基礎學習者技能：
1-on-1, in a small space environmentTarget: Avoid disturbance and build up personalized goalsMost appropriate for new learners or those who have great difficulties with social interactions and incidental learningPrimary course topics include the following basic learner’s skills
數個孩子互動遊戲，由多位老師攜手合教
教學目標：在小群體中，練習互動型的學習項目
主要教學項目包含以下小組學習所需相關技能
Interactions among several children, co-taught by a group of teachersTarget: Promote social exchange and communication in a small group Primary course topics include the following team play skills:
延伸到大環境中的一對一教學
教學目標：幫助孩子從一對一無干擾的教學模式，逐漸過渡到集體的學習環境
主要教學目標包含以下進階學習者技能：
1-on-1 teaching, but in a big classroom or an open area Target: Provide transition from 1-on-1 restricted setting to a much more natural group learning environment Primary course topics include the following advanced learner’s skills
在老師帶領下進行多個孩子互動交流
教學目標：在團體環境下進行習得技能的串連與泛化，以及學習新技能
主要教學目標包含以下集體技能：
A group of children attend the same class, taught by a team of teachers Target: Apply previously learned skills in multiple contexts, and directly learn new skills in a group setting Primary course topics include the following school readiness skills:
