Scottsdale program teaches independence for mentally handicapped students
Fifty five Scottsdale School District youths ages five to 21 join the Soloma Little School program aimed at teaching self help, safety, social skills and basic vocational tasks. The six area curriculum covers practical life arts speech motor development and functional academics with a preschool for younger children. Kaplan notes progress in independence productivity and self esteem as they prepare for potential future sheltered work and local job opportunities.