The Judevine® Autism Program at ECRH
NOTE: This program no longer exists - this information is for archive purposes only. Sorry!
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The Judevine® Autism Program at East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) uses the Judevine® model for training persons with autism. The Program also trains their families, caregivers, and professionals who work with those with autism. The Program got its name from the Judevine® Center for Autism, which is a nationally-recognized autism program in St. Louis, Missouri (founded in 1970).
The Judevine® model uses positive reinforcement and structured training sessions to help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities improve their skills and live more independently. Judevine® training is practical, hands-on, and competency-based.
Many training programs tell you what to do and a few show you what to do; but Judevine® combines both of these methods with coaching the parent, caregiver, or professional to actually apply the techniques with the child. To find out more about the Judevine® method, the Judevine® Center for Autism in St. Louis, MO, or the Judevine® Autism Program at ECRH, click on any of the links to your left. Welcome and may God bless your search for information.
The Autism Workshop fee is $50 for parents and $100 for professionals. The Parent/Caregiver Training fee is on a sliding scale (based on income and family size) and ranges from $10 to $500. We are committed to serving families and no one will be turned away due to financial concerns.
The Judevine® Autism Program at ECRH serves families from all over the world. We are located in the Augusta, Georgia area. We do not provide transportation, lodging, or childcare. All fees and costs for travel, lodging, childcare, food, and other related expenses are the responsibility of the family being trained. To contact us call: (706) 790-2103. Fax: (706) 790-2544. Email: Gary J. Heffner or Joyce G. Cox
DISCLAIMER: This site is intended to provide basic information resources on Autistic Disorder. It is not intended to, nor does it, constitute medical or other advice. The author of the web site is not a medical doctor. Readers are warned not to take any action with regard to medical treatment or otherwise based on the information on this web site or links without first consulting a physician. This web site does not necessarily endorse any of the information obtained from any of the links on this page or links that other pages may lead you to. Neither does this web site promote or recommend any treatment, therapy, institution or health care plan. The information contained in this site is intended to be for your general education and information only and not for use in pursuing any treatment or course of action. Ultimately, the course of action in treating a given patient must be individualized after a thorough discussion with the patient's physician(s) and family.