LEAP Preschool Model
This site is dedicated to classrooms using the LEAP Preschool Model.
The Learning Expereinces an Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Parents (LEAP) Preschool Model is a fully inclusive preschool model for young children with autism and their typical peers. LEAP Programs are run through local public school districts that have recevied training for LEAP Project Staff. LEAP is grounded in the principals and strategies of applied behavior analysis and utilizes a variety of evidence-based practices embedded withing naturally occuring daily preschool activities.
Hey Everyone, its Teacher Appreciation Week!
So, "Thank You" to all the amazing Teachers AND Paraprofessionals that have helped us bring our LEAP vision to children and families across the country.
We couldn't do this important work without YOU!
People often ask me what my favorite Peer Social Routine is in LEAP Classrooms.
Without a doubt, its Snack Captains. There are lots of different ways to do it so no matter if you have a school or classroom provided snack/meal or kids bring their own, there's always a way! It just takes creativity and planning.
It's that time again. We're back in Florida for our annual Pyramid Model Implementation Conference.
In Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day we send our thanks and gratitude to all the Teachers, Paras, SLPs, OTs, PTs and Administrators that have made the LEAP Model one of the most recognized comprehensive treatments models for autistic children.
Additionally, we Cheer and Celebrate the autistic individuals, their families and all children that have attended LEAP classrooms and the amazing accomplishments they have made over 45 years of LEAP Implementation.
In Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day we send our thanks and gratitude to all the Teachers, Paras, SLPs, OTs, PTs and Administrators that have made the LEAP Model one of the most recognized comprehensive treatments models for autistic children.
Additionally, we Cheer and Celebrate all the students and their families and the amazing accomplishments they have made over 45 years of LEAP Implementation.
I think this message sums up our feelings!
01/07/2026
Recently LEAP (and Dr. Strain) lost a dear friend and a man that was deeply committed to the welfare of children and families. Matt Timm and Phil were colleagues (and partners in crime) for over 5 decades and their work together at the Regional Intervention Program (RIP) in Tennessee laid the groundwork for what would become the LEAP Model.
Thank You for your years of dedication and leadership!
Matthew Timm Obituary - Brentwood, TN Celebrate the life of Matthew Timm, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Neptune Society.
Wishing all our dedicated Teachers, Assistants, Administrators and related Service Providers a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for all your hard work and the impact you have on the children and families you serve.
Thank You!
10/06/2025
We're off to DEC in Portland, Oregon for two sessions on Thursday with Tim Andrews from our partners at Multnomah Early Childhood Programs (MECP).
Session 2
10/06/2025
We're off to DEC in Portland, Oregon for two sessions on Thursday with Tim Andrews from our partners at Multnomah Early Childhood Programs (MECP).
Session 1
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We hope you'll join us for our session:
The LEAP Preschool Inclusion Model: 40 Years of Implementation, Fidelity, Scale-Up and Outcomes
Wednesday 4/23/25
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Grand Salon E
Speakers: Ted Bovey, Phil Strain
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