LEAP Preschool Model

05/05/2026

Hey Everyone, its Teacher Appreciation Week!

So, "Thank You" to all the amazing Teachers AND Paraprofessionals that have helped us bring our LEAP vision to children and families across the country.

We couldn't do this important work without YOU!

04/16/2026

People often ask me what my favorite Peer Social Routine is in LEAP Classrooms.

Without a doubt, its Snack Captains. There are lots of different ways to do it so no matter if you have a school or classroom provided snack/meal or kids bring their own, there's always a way! It just takes creativity and planning.

04/07/2026

It's that time again. We're back in Florida for our annual Pyramid Model Implementation Conference.

04/02/2026

In Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day we send our thanks and gratitude to all the Teachers, Paras, SLPs, OTs, PTs and Administrators that have made the LEAP Model one of the most recognized comprehensive treatments models for autistic children.

Additionally, we Cheer and Celebrate the autistic individuals, their families and all children that have attended LEAP classrooms and the amazing accomplishments they have made over 45 years of LEAP Implementation.

04/02/2026

In Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day we send our thanks and gratitude to all the Teachers, Paras, SLPs, OTs, PTs and Administrators that have made the LEAP Model one of the most recognized comprehensive treatments models for autistic children.

Additionally, we Cheer and Celebrate all the students and their families and the amazing accomplishments they have made over 45 years of LEAP Implementation.

I think this message sums up our feelings!

01/07/2026

Recently LEAP (and Dr. Strain) lost a dear friend and a man that was deeply committed to the welfare of children and families. Matt Timm and Phil were colleagues (and partners in crime) for over 5 decades and their work together at the Regional Intervention Program (RIP) in Tennessee laid the groundwork for what would become the LEAP Model.

Thank You for your years of dedication and leadership!

Celebrate the life of Matthew Timm, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Neptune Society.

11/27/2025

Wishing all our dedicated Teachers, Assistants, Administrators and related Service Providers a Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for all your hard work and the impact you have on the children and families you serve.

Thank You!

10/06/2025

We're off to DEC in Portland, Oregon for two sessions on Thursday with Tim Andrews from our partners at Multnomah Early Childhood Programs (MECP).
Session 2

10/06/2025

We're off to DEC in Portland, Oregon for two sessions on Thursday with Tim Andrews from our partners at Multnomah Early Childhood Programs (MECP).
Session 1

04/21/2025

Off to

We hope you'll join us for our session:

The LEAP Preschool Inclusion Model: 40 Years of Implementation, Fidelity, Scale-Up and Outcomes

Wednesday 4/23/25
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Grand Salon E
Speakers: Ted Bovey, Phil Strain