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Access academy therapeutic day school for autistic students the program is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational classroom for students on the autism spectrum who are not making adequate academic progress in the traditional school setting. Students are provided with specially-designed cost-effective supports and accommodations that allow enrolled autistic students Access to age- appropriate learning, while decreasing their problematic behaviors. The school is used to implement and evaluate research to help establish a best practice model.

Rethink autism trainings, educates medical professionals, therapists, educators, parents, and caregivers who are tasked with caring for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. The trainings present the most scientific and relevant information available to improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism. The training models highlight research that has been gathered in our classroom, reported by autistic self-advocates, along with other related research happening around the world. The research gathered and presented is used to help establish best practices to support and educate those impacted by autism.

Can-do camp this program was developed for autistic children who are not able to Access other summer camps or programs due to their behavioral challenges and high needs. This camp benefits children who cannot afford a special school tuition. In addition, we use the camp to train college students going into the field of special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, medicine, social work, and music therapy, etc. In the emerging autism therapies.

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