Daily Life Therapy®at Boston Higashi School: A Unique educational approach for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder May 13, 2009

Daily Life Therapy® began in 1964 when Dr. Kiyo Kitahara established the Musashino Higashi Kindergarten in Tokyo, Japan. Her now well-known method for educating children with autism, found only at the Boston Higashi School in Randolph, MA and the Mushashino Higashi Gauken in Tokyo, Japan, emerged naturally from her experience teaching an autistic child enrolled in her regular kindergarten class.

Boston Higashi School’s mission is to help children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder reach their full potential by incorporating a broad and balanced curriculum including academics, art, music, physical education, computer technology and social education. In the day and residential programs offered, students take on challenges, learn to overcome obstacles and gain confidence from their own success. They develop a love for learning and the ability to fully enjoy their family, community, and all that life has to offer. As each student learns and grows, they develop the necessary character and maturity to benefit from and contribute to society as adults.

Director of Special Education Takako Ebihara and Division Director John Kolwaite of the Boston Higashi School will join us to talk about the school’s unique outcomes-based, holistic educational approach. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis. Reservations required.
Please send your name, affiliation, the number in your party, and the names of your guests to: Jiccrsvpspring09@embjapan.org

Official Website: http://http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.htm