Tanya Sheckley created UP Academy after her daughter Eliza's death. School provides inclusive education for children with disabilities. Eliza's death in 2016 inspired Tanya to continue building the school. UP Academy now has 20 students in San Mateo
Social skills are crucial for independent living and meeting societal norms. Social skills training is essential for school environments and peer acceptance. Social skills training helps mentally handicapped students find employment and succeed. Social skills development improves academic achievement and school orientation
Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. First systematic intervention program developed in France in 1799 by Jean-Marc Itard. Term "intellectual disability" replaced "mental retardation" in India