Participation and Requirements

NUAP considers this program to benefit not only the child with autism, but the entire family as well.

Classroom Participation
Participation of one parent is expected 1-3 hours per week in the classroom.
  • Let the teachers know ahead of time the hours you will be participating.
  • If this is going to be an issue please discuss with your child’s instructor. 
  • You will have the opportunity to learn the educational and behavioral techniques that work for your child.
  • Friday afternoons are not to be scheduled for classroom hours.
  • 1 work session is required.
  • Siblings are not allowed in the classroom during parent participation.
  • No cell phones while participating.
  • No pictures while participating in the classroom, specifically those that include other students.
  • Teachers are unable to answer questions about other students in the class.
  • Participation will start three weeks after your child starts the program.
  • CHECK IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE BEFORE COMING TO CLASSROOM.

Parent Training
Held the first Tuesday of every month
  • from 6-7:30 at Canyon View.
  • Babysitting is provided by the staff free of charge for all students and siblings.
  • All families are required to attend 80% of these meetings.
  • Please share your input on past and upcoming parent trainings

Emergency Kits
​Emergency kit required for each child
  • Kits should be no larger than a gallon size zip lock bag.
  • Kits should contain the following:
    • Picture of family
    • Favorite toy or doll (a comfort item)
    • Change of clothing

Diapers
  • Diapers and Wipes will need to be provided for your child.
  • ​Extra sets of clothes provided for accidents
​Interested in potty training? Let your teacher know to discuss and plan further.

Supply Lists
We strictly rely on parents to bring in all the supplies needed.
  • Notes will be sent home weekly
  • Please provide enough for 12 students
“Cooking” supplies
  • Notes will be sent home weekly for cooking and is needed as we will be working on specific self help skills with your child
Remember this is a free program!!

Field Trips
Field Trips are held once a month
  • Can count as 1 hour of participation a month
  • Students are required to participate in field trips
These are equally important to parents as well as the students.
  • Parent participation is required if you are unable to attend please discuss with your child’s teacher.

Parent Teacher Organization
​These parents will help coordinate the programs parties, events, field trips, and fundraisers. They will also see that the parent's fund (money raised throughout school year) is used to provide our children and teachers with what they may need in their classrooms.
  • ​Each Classroom has a Parent(s) Representative.
  • Parents are not required to participate. However, the parent representatives will need assistance throughout the school year from parent volunteers in order to raise money for the program, and to see that events run smoothly.