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Kids Institute for Development & Advancement
Welcome to KIDA
Our Mission

Kids Institute for Development & Advancement has been established to enhance children’s social development, communication skills, and motor skills with proven methods and expert programs. KIDA is committed to providing exceptional services through our wide range of group and individualized programs for kids of varying ages and ability levels. We specialize in developmental programs for infants ages 0-18 months (Baby Booster), programs for elementary aged children who may benefit from communication and motor skills enhancement (the KIDA Block), and programs to help build social and life skills for adolescents (Adolescent Social Group). Social-based learning, play-based therapy, and co-treatment therapy are the foundation for all of KIDA’s exciting signature programs. KIDA’s licensed experts are committed to creating and providing the highest quality services for children and their families.

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KIDA Block Program
The KIDA Block Program is a 90 minute, fun-filled social group program for children between the ages of 5 and 7 who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or who have difficulty interacting socially with peers. The Block curriculum has been created to address social and play skills with children in small groups (typically 4 to 5 children). Designed and led by a speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist, the Block employs an interdisciplinary co-treatment model that will facilitate the acquisition, development, and application of social skills and play skills in a group setting amongst peers. 
In this structured Block, all activities are implemented in a naturalistic social setting, are pre-planned and guided, and relate to a thematic scheme, i.e. transportation, animals, etc. The purpose of the program is to teach children to play by eliciting natural opportunities for social interactions using a variety of media and activities in a fun atmosphere. The ultimate goal of the program is to enable children to generalize these skills across all settings. 
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KIDA is Now Open!  Our KIDA block is accepting enrollments now and we have immediate openings.  Check out our calendar for dates and times!  To learn more, contact us at info@kida.com or call 949-222-2214.

Adolescent Social Skills Group  This summer (July and August of 2008) will be the premiere of our social group for ASD children ages 10-14. Call for more details!

Social Enhancement I: Parent-Infant Play Group for infants age 0-18 months (Enrolling August 2008). Education for Parents, Developmental Skills for Infants. Call for more details!

KIDA is Now a Regional Center Vendor! We are happy to accept Regional Center of Orange County clients for individual Occupational Therapy.
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