Siskin Childrens Institute

School program: Siskin Children's Institute operates a preschool center in chattanooga where children with and without disabilities learn together in an inclusive environment. At the Siskin early learning center, comprehensive teams of teachers, specialized therapists and other professionals serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The Siskin early learning center continually receives distinguished recognitions, such as the highest rating possible from the Tennessee department of human services and accreditation from the national association for the education of young children (naeyc). This program benefited 192 individuals.

Pediatric behavioral and developmental clinic: Siskin Children's Institute operates a pediatric behavioral and developmental clinic that benefited 3,474 individuals during the year.

Applied behavioral services is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on increasing positive and helpful behaviors while also decreasing unwanted behaviors. It can help increase language and communication skills, improve focus, memory, and academic performance, and enhance social skills with peers and adults. Aba is oftentimes a primary tool when working with children with autism spectrum disorders (asd) and other developmental disabilities.

Home and community based early intervention program. This program provides services to families with children ages birth to three with special needs. This intervention is provided in the home or in another setting in the community with "caregivers" including families and child care providers. This program benefited 700 individuals and is funded by teis grants of $1,734,805.