https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkOEsdRxq7w&list=PLoKaRGs6YiPAgChdUTj0swSihTdnwie0m&index=4

Matthew Doll, PhDBehavioral Health

Professionals, Psychology

BackgroundThe 2016 annual action plan identifies, as a community

benefit, improving access to mental/behavioral health providers, in particular, to the poor and vulnerable.

In March 2014, Agnesian HealthCare successfully transitioned Beyond Boundaries of Autism (BBA) from Goodwill Industries to its family.

At time of transition, Agnesian Beyond Boundaries Autism (ABBA) had 73 clients. All clients transferred and not a day of service was lost…transition window was three months.

Background, cont. The former day care center building, located in the southern

area of the Division Street campus, had been vacant since closing in June 2014.

Dr. Darold Treffert is a world renowned expert in autism and savant syndrome. Many families with a Savant member have travelled great distances to see Dr. Treffert in Fond du Lac. Dr. Treffert operated his “Savant Institute” out of his home.

Dr. Treffert was 82 years old, and a legacy/succession plan had not existed until now. He and his family are deeply committed to transferring his unique knowledge, skills and vast research for this vulnerable population.

Darold Treffert, MD Treffert Center Research Director

World-renowned researcher in autism, savant syndrome and

related conditions

The Treffert CenterThe Treffert Center is a place that celebrates, supports, and studies individual strengths and unique talents.

The center offers strength-based multidisciplinary education, evaluation, treatment and research services providing hope, help and advocacy across the lifespan.

Treffert Center LibraryThe Treffert Center Library features the life works of Dr. Treffert helping to foster research and knowledge across the autism and savant syndrome spectrum and other forms of exceptional brain performance.

Current research focuses on savant syndrome, acquired savant syndrome, hyperlexia and autism.

Treffert ClinicThe Treffert Clinic provides multidisciplinary evaluations of and treatment for a variety of developmental and behavioral difficulties focusing on strengths.

Services include evaluations, medication management, occupational therapy, speech - language therapy and psychotherapy.

The Treffert Academy The Treffert Academy teaches the three strongest

predictors for future health and life success; self-regulation, social-emotional skills and empathy to all children, in a movement and play-based integrated setting.

The creative curriculum forms the foundation of our instruction with all staff cross-trained in autism services.

ECCPECCP, at its essence, is about helping children manage their big feelings, and helping teachers and caregivers respond to outbursts - an inevitable fact of preschool life - with patience, understanding and respect - not with big feelings of their own.

Yoga, mindfulness, social emotional skills, self-regulation, relaxation training and breathing.

Why the Academy is for ALL children

Ratio of census isn’t different than other care centers. Same as in public schools.

We have providers to assist with individual needs. No fear with typical children learning “bad” habits -

Empathy is learned. We identify and work on exceptional skills as well.

Bringing out talents and islands of genius in us all! Lessons of inclusiveness: Steven Wilshire and

students.

Center-Based Autism Services Center-based, autism-specific programming and

treatment is offered at the Center by Agnesian Beyond Boundaries of Autism (ABBA).

Center-based autism services are integrated into the academy, benefiting all children.

Increased communication and a natural learning environment for our children impacted by autism, and increasing empathy and social emotional skills for our typically developing children.

Only savant institute in the world Call to action worldwide for research and

collaboration

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uNY8K1W6ep8

Barry Morrow

Thank You!