Personalized Learning for Students with Autism
At Meliora Academy, students learn across all disciplines through individualized, evidence-based instruction. Our Educational programs are carefully designed to meet the needs of each learner and their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), ensuring progress in academic, social, and functional skills.
Communication, Reading, and Writing
At Meliora Academy, we aim to develop our students’ communication skills to their fullest potential. Through the development of reading and writing skills, we follow the trajectory outlined in the Common Core State Standards, modifying and adapting students’ goals and objectives as needed.
To prepare students for success in all aspects of adult life, we embed speaking, writing, and listening into many daily activities to foster socialization, interaction, and self-expression. We also focus on helping students interpret and share information from both text and visual presentations.
Mathematics
At Meliora Academy, we aim to develop our students’ communication skills to their fullest potential. Through the development of reading and writing skills, we follow the trajectory outlined in the Common Core State Standards, modifying and adapting students’ goals and objectives as needed.
To prepare students for success in all aspects of adult life, we embed speaking, writing, and listening into many daily activities to foster socialization, interaction, and self-expression. We also focus on helping students interpret and share information from both text and visual presentations.
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum helps students understand issues, events, and their impact on daily life. By building knowledge and providing opportunities to apply their learning, students become more engaged in their communities.
Social Studies is integrated into thematic units and reinforced throughout the year. We use the Connecticut Social Studies Framework as the foundation for learning experiences that connect with all aspects of the school day.
Science
The Meliora Science Curriculum gives students opportunities to explore and understand the world around them. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), our approach includes hands-on, thematic learning experiences that make science meaningful and accessible.
Through modeling, videos, detailed scripts, and scaffolded activities, students actively investigate scientific concepts. Key science themes are also embedded in daily routines such as weather tracking, cooking, cleaning, and food preparation.
Physical Therapy
The Meliora Art Curriculum is aligned with the National Core Art Standards and provides students with opportunities to create, explore, and express themselves. Art Therapy sessions are offered both individually and in small groups and follow thematic units that connect with school events and the broader community.
Art
The Meliora Art Curriculum is aligned with the National Core Art Standards and looks to provide students with opportunities to create, explore, and develop self-expression. Our Art Therapy sessions are delivered to students one on one and groups. Our Art Curriculum follows thematic units that align to the current events in our school and broader community.
Music Therapy
Meliora Academy offers Music Therapy for all students. Students explore a variety of instruments and music genres. Lessons are personalized to each student’s needs and may incorporate movement, rhythm, and sensory experiences to enhance engagement and skill development.
Applying Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Meliora Academy, academic growth is closely connected to real-world application. The skills students develop in communication, math, science, and the arts are reinforced through hands-on experiences in our Transition Program. From community-based learning to vocational training and independent living skills, students have opportunities to apply what they learn in meaningful ways.