{"id":179480,"date":"2025-08-27T10:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179480\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:31:09","slug":"from-silence-to-success-the-jericho-school-empowers-students-with-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179480\/","title":{"rendered":"From silence to success, The Jericho School empowers students with autism"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Arlington\u2019s Jericho School is a unique place where students with autism find their voice and even graduate from college. <\/p>\n

News4JAX took a tour to see how this special school helps children across the autism spectrum thrive.<\/p>\n

Roger Altice, a former student and graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville, now helps run the program. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was very little I was diagnosed with autism, and I could not talk at all. I was making noises,\u201d Altice said. <\/p>\n

Roger Altice, a former student and graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville, now helps run the program at The Jericho School. (Ben Schubert\/News4JAX photojournalist)<\/p>\n

Today, he not only works at Jericho but also makes the school announcements.<\/p>\n

The school focuses heavily on language acquisition through applied behavioral analysis, especially verbal behaviors. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe individual areas, some group areas, and some natural environment training \u2014 it is almost like play training,” explained Executive Director Angelo Martinez.<\/p>\n

For 30 years, Jericho has met children where they are, tailoring classrooms to each student\u2019s needs. The school keeps a low student-to-teacher ratio, sometimes one-on-one or three-to-one, to ensure personalized attention. <\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, it has been cool to see the progress,\u201d Martinez said.<\/p>\n

The Jericho School focuses heavily on language acquisition through applied behavioral analysis, especially verbal behaviors. (Ben Schubert\/News4JAX photojournalist)<\/p>\n

Altice\u2019s journey from a nonverbal child to a college graduate and valued staff member shows the school\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere really is no limit. It is not just a disability. It is a different ability, almost like a superpower,\u201d Altice said of being diagnosed with autism.<\/p>\n

His success is a powerful example for other students and families.<\/p>\n

Not every student may graduate college, but success at Jericho looks like a child who once couldn\u2019t speak finding their words.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the neatest thing, when you start to see them emerge,\u201d Martinez said.<\/p>\n

Arlington\u2019s Jericho School is a unique place where students with autism find their voice and even graduate from college. (Ben Schubert\/News4JAX photojournalist)<\/p>\n

Jericho is a private school, and tuition varies depending on the child and family. However, scholarships and funding options can cover the full cost of education for many students.<\/p>\n

You can find out more about the school at www.thejerichoschool.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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