Routines and Autism
Routines and Autism Sticking to routines can be important for autistic people. I mean, I’ve always been a stickler for…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability that appears in the first few years of a child’s life. While people with ASD don’t look different, they often communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are very different from most people.
ASD is a spectrum disorder, so the type and severity of symptoms people experience varies widely. Some people with ASD are intellectually gifted while others struggle with the basics. Some people with ASD need constant supervision while others live independently.
To better understand ASD, watch this helpful video from Amazing Things Happen.
We provide support to preschool centers located in Virginia. Our goal is for kids with autism to learn alongside typically developing children. Children, with support from preschool staff, participate alongside their peers in the classroom. We provide opportunities for:
State law mandates coverage of ABA services in most insurance policies regardless of age. The preschools we partner with accept various forms of insurance.
We have partnered with:
Complete the intake form below for more information and to apply.
As the Preschool Inclusion Program gains traction across the Commonwealth, we’ll come back to update this page. You can also contact us or search our Resource Directory for locations in your area or other resources you may need.
Participants are paired with a counselor and will meet weekly to work on skills such as:
A multidisciplinary team supports our Adolescent and Adult Programs.
We help clients to conduct job searches, practice interview skills and connect them with local employment services.
We provide training for clients to plan for and provide their own transportation. They do this by:
We encourage clients to volunteer and attend social groups and community events. We can help them identify these opportunities. CA Adolescent and Adult Programs also offers monthly opportunities for clients to socialize!
CA Adolescent and Adult Programs counselors and team members meet with clients both in-person and virtually. We are able to support individuals across the Commonwealth through telehealth services.
To be eligible, adolescent and adults must be:
CA Adolescent and Adult Programs coaching supports are offered on an hourly fee. Each individual’s situation is unique, so we’re here to help you navigate the payment process.
There are several ways to pay for our adult programs:
For more information or to get started with our programs, give us a call at 804-355-0300 or contact us through the email button below:
We encourage your desire to get involved and make a difference. By supporting regional action groups that advocate on behalf of people with autism and other developmental disabilities, we enable clients, their parents and others to create change themselves.
The members of regional Developmental Disabilities Action Groups—many of whom are parents preparing for a day when they will no longer be able to care for their children—focus on advocacy by:
Although many of these groups’ members are parents of people with autism and other developmental disabilities, they welcome self advocates, educators, professionals and service providers. We don’t manage these groups, but we support their work. They team up to support each other while championing causes important to their community. They focus their efforts on:
The Charlottesville Region Autism Action Group (CRAAG) serves: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson.
Interested in learning more about CRAAG?
Our resource directory includes everything from camps for children with autism and preschools with behavioral supports, to training opportunities for ABAs.
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