Kids First and TOPS

Kids First and TOPS KIDS FIRST program intends to provide a comprehensive and innovative, educational, therapeutic and supportive environment for students with Autism Spectrum

KIDS FIRST and TOPS program intends to provide a comprehensive and innovative, educational, therapeutic and supportive environment for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and their families. Specialized & Integrated Services
Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and BCBA services

Methodologies:
Structured Environment
Daily Schedules
Individual Education Plans


Communication and Speech Therapy
Social Skills Training
Sensory Skills Training
Sensory Integration Techniques
Developmentally Appropriate Daily Living Activities
Community Integration and Involvement
Functional Behavior Analysis

Congratulations to Maddie Harris on earning her Eagle Scout Honor! 🎉Maddie’s dedication and kindness truly shine through...
04/10/2026

Congratulations to Maddie Harris on earning her Eagle Scout Honor! 🎉

Maddie’s dedication and kindness truly shine through in everything she does. For her Eagle Scout project, she created beautiful chalkboards for our playground and our students absolutely love them! They’ve already brought so much creativity, joy, and connection to our kids.

To show their appreciation, our students made heartfelt, beautiful cards to congratulate her, which she received at the ceremony. It was such a special moment and a wonderful way to give back to someone who has given so much.

We are so proud of you, Maddie! Your hard work and compassion are making a real difference! 💙

03/26/2026

Spring Dance 2026 💃🕺🪩🌈🌸🌷🌹🌺🌻

TOPS had a great time on the community trip to the Cleveland Aquarium today! 🐡🐠🐟🦈
02/27/2026

TOPS had a great time on the community trip to the Cleveland Aquarium today! 🐡🐠🐟🦈

02/23/2026

Good morning,
Due to the snow and poor road conditions, Kids First and TOPS will be closed today, February 23, 2026.

Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊 🐎 Our students in Classroom 2 brought the Year of the Horse to life by leading a vibrant dragon ...
02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊 🐎 Our students in Classroom 2 brought the Year of the Horse to life by leading a vibrant dragon parade throughout the building, filling our halls with joy and celebration yesterday. 🏮

🦷 Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🪥Our OT, Ms. Mary Lynn is so excited to send home specialized "Dental H...
02/06/2026

🦷 Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month! 🪥

Our OT, Ms. Mary Lynn is so excited to send home specialized "Dental Health Kits" this week! We know that for our students, brushing teeth is about so much more than hygiene; it’s about mastering the sensory factor and learning the tricky steps of the routine. These kits are packed with tools to help your child build real functional independence at the sink, one small step at a time.

A huge shout-out to Colgate for donating the toothbrushes and toothpaste, and an extra special thank you to our student, Keegan, who did an amazing job helping me assemble all these kits for his friends! Check those backpacks tonight for your new supplies, visual schedules, and sensory tips. Let's make those bedtime routines a little bit easier together! ✨

01/27/2026

Dear Parents,
Due to the predicted cold tempertures and potentially slick road conditions, school has been canceled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th
Stay warm and safe!

01/26/2026

Kids First and TOPS will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the snow. Our school will also be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to the forecasted cold temperatures. Stay safe and warm during this winter storm.

01/15/2026

Good morning,
Due to the snow and road conditions, school is canceled for today, January 15, 2026.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter and cherished moments from all of us at Kids First and TO...
12/17/2025

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter and cherished moments from all of us at Kids First and TOPS! 🎄🎶🎵❄️🔔☃️🎁

12/17/2025

Our first Christmas Concert here at Kids First and TOPS! 🎄🎶

Our students worked hard all month in music and speech practicing the song Jingle Bells 🔔🎵

Thank you Ms. Bri and Ms. Stacey for putting this together. All the devices were programmed so every single student could participate.

The students did a great job! 🎄🎶🎵❄️ Happy Holidays!!

Address

3557 Commercial Drive
Akron, OH
44333

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+13309263930

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