The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM was first coined by Cleveland-based occupational therapist, Lynette Scotese-Wojtila OTR/L. The acronym reflects her methodologic belief that:
“Strategic Use of Critical Curriculum Elicits Supported Sense-Making.” – Lynette Scotese-Wojitila, 1998
The term “Critical Curriculum” refers to the child’s individualized, transdisciplinary program which consists of any and all methods the child needs to reach his/her fullest potential, and only those methods. Simply put, by strategically doing what the child needs, and only what the child needs. The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM is the most effective syncletic treatment model because with the just right, “Critical Curriculum” the child can and does, learn!
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM is a specialized transdisciplinary intervention model used to assess, teach and treat individuals with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorders. Unique to this model is it’s synclectic approach and use of seven different theories, that are particularly relative to autism.
These seven theories stem from one or more of the following disciplines:
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Special Education
- Psychology
Guided by these seven theories, parents and highly qualified interventionists trained in The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM are empowered to act as true transdisciplinarians when assessing, educating, treating, and caring for children with autism. Strict use of this syncletic model oftentimes leads to significant direct positive effects for the individual with autism in accordance with his or her inherent potential, resulting in rapid forward progress.
ITC is the home of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM and the treatment headquarters for AWEtism Productions. Located just east of Cleveland Ohio, ITC is an innovative, family-centered facility dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with very specific neurological disorders. These include, but are not limited to, Autism, and related disorders such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
While most of the individuals seen at ITC are children, the center also provides services to adolescents and adults. ITC’s extensive and high qualified professional staff has expertise in the entire autism spectrum. They are dedicated to providing children and families with the developmentally appropriate, compassionate, convenient and innovative services they need and deserve. ITC offers both intensive day-treatment services and traditional outpatient services. ITC provides consultation services to schools and other agencies, and offers family, professional and paraprofessional training via The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. ApproachSM Training Program. ITC is also a research facility committed to upholding evidenced-based practice, and to contributing to the body of knowledge about the most innovative and best practice in autism and related topics. To request information about ITC, please contact us.
