Connecticut Autism Schools

Find educational opportunities for children with unique learning disabilities and other behavioral/emotional needs, in USA, with a specific focus on educating individuals with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children, and located in the state of Connecticut, USA.
 
Find Autism schools and other educational services sorted by region in the United States. To review all services, please visit Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resources. 
 
ACES Center for Autism Spectrum and Development Disorders ACES stands for Advocacy, Commitment, Excellence, Service. ACES center provides a comprehensive range of educational and therapeutic services catered towards the holistic development of individuals with ASD from pre-K through high-school​​.
Benhaven School Located in North Haven, Benhaven School is a state-approved school serving students aged 5–21 with autism and intellectual disabilities. It operates year-round and provides highly individualized educational services.
CREC River Street Autism Program – Birken Campus Run by CREC (Capitol Region Education Council), the Birken Campus is located in Bloomfield, CT, this program serves students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from preschool through grade 8 (3-15 years of age). It offers year-round programming, small class sizes, and a high staff-to-student ratio. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, individualized learning plans, and collaboration with families to enhance academics, communication, and social skills.
EASTCONN Bridges Community School Located in northeastern Connecticut, this program serves students from PreK to age 22 with autism and other disabilities. It uses Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) principles, small class sizes, and multidisciplinary support services to foster learning and independence.
Franklin Academy Situated in East Haddam, Connecticut, Franklin Academy is a boarding school that serves students with ASD, providing a competency-based curriculum aimed at fostering self-awareness, self-reliance, and personal growth. The school focuses on academic excellence as well as developing critical competencies such as executive functioning, social cognition, emotional intelligence, and self-care/self-advocacy​​.
Gengras Center Operated under the University of Saint Joseph, this school provides an integrated special education approach with academic curriculum and therapies such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
Hubbard Day School Situated in Stamford, Hubbard Day School provides 1:1 support for children with autism and other developmental challenges. Its modern facilities include a sensory gym and outdoor playground to enhance student learning and therapy experiences.
Shrub Oak International School Shrub Oak is a private, coeducational, therapeutic day & boarding school for students on the autism spectrum who face complex challenges and have high personal attention needs, offers highly individualized instruction in a family-centric environment.
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) Schools Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of standalone day schools and in-district classrooms in many states. It provides education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.
St. Catherine Academy Based in Fairfield, this state-approved private school caters to students of all faiths impacted by autism. It offers personalized education plans in a nurturing environment.

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