The Marcus Autism Center 's goal : Teach skills so kids can move into community . `` It might take months for them to get it , but when they finally do , it is really exciting . '' Students at Marcus Center are grouped not by age , but by level of function . They learn to use a computer and write letters on paper using the same hand motions as their peers in kindergarten. Some children arrive with no `` readiness '' skills , like talking or putting on shoes .
The Marcus Autism Center 's goal : Teach skills so kids can move into community . Students at Marcus Center are grouped not by age , but by level of function . They learn to use a computer and write letters on paper using the same hand motions as their peers in kindergarten. Some children arrive with no `` readiness '' skills , like talking or putting on shoes .