Autism, Special Schools
Hau'oli Na KeikiMehana
Hau'oli Na Keiki and Mehana: Special Schools for Children with Autism
Service Description:Hau’oli Na Keiki and Mehana Special Schools provide services that are individualized to the student’s IEP/MP goal and objectives by working in conjunction with the student’s IEP/MP team and home school special education teacher. At both Hau’oli Na Keiki and Mehana, a student’s academic, communication, social, self-help, and vocational skills are addressed through a variety of mediums.
- Academics are a strong component of the curriculum and are based on the student’s IEP/MP goals in compliance with state standards. Academic lessons are aligned with the DOE educational philosophy and are modified to suit each student’s strengths and needs.
- Communication deficits are addressed through tasks related to a student’s IEP/MP, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), speech therapy, computer software, picture communication books, voice simulators and other assistive technology.
- Social needs are address through social stories, group activities, scripting and modeling.
- Self help skill and vocational skills are taught 1:1 using an applied behavioral analytic approach.
Services are provided to Hawaii’s families via a referral by the Department of Education. Please contact your child’s school Student Services Coordinator or Child and Family Service for more information.
Fees:
There are no fees charged for this program.
Funders:
This program is funded by the Department of Education.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
Students are expected to attend school daily and participate to the best of their ability. Parents are expected to participate in service planning and maintain communication with program staff. Children’s families are significant key-players in their child’s treatment. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in working alongside staff to develop an individual plan to address their child’s needs.
Locations:
Hau'oli Na Keiki School
91-1841 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Phone number: (808) 440-8319
Mehana School
1144 10th Avenue, Suite 400
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Phone number: (808) 732-0840
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
