Why Heartspring?
The Heartspring Therapeutic Residential & Day School for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders provides year-round care and curriculum to help children grow. Our unique education experience utilizes evidence-based strategies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Structured Learning.
Additionally, we maintain real-time data collection to track every aspect of a child’s day, giving members of a student’s team immediate access to valuable information they can use to improve programming and give families peace of mind at home knowing their child is receiving the best care and advancing toward their goals.
Whether a residential or day-only student, our school teams continuously develop individualized educational programs (IEPs) to help every student find their path to greater independence.
Collaborative IEP Coordination
A comprehensive evaluation report within the first 60 days identifies students’ needs and supports further IEP development.
Every child has a collaborative special education team responsible for school district-specific protocols and facilitating regular communication.
Behavior Therapies Integrated Across All Environments
Licensed professionals, including board certified behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists, provide training, direct support, and conduct observations in a variety of settings to accelerate and sustain student growth.
Interdisciplinary teams coordinate care for cohesive and consistent individual treatment plans, even off-campus.
Robust Extracurricular Programs
We have adapted physical education, art, music, and vocational training programs that engage students beyond academics.
We prioritize opportunities that allow the students in our school to be a part of the community and develop their skills in external environments. Community outings include activities like swimming, eating in restaurants, going to the movies, playing at an arcade, visiting the zoo, or attending special events.
Leader in AAC Device Assessments & Use
65% of our students use some type of augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) system, developing their ability to express and meet needs.
We staff a full-time PhD-level speech-language pathologist on-site.
Holistic Skill Development
We focus on increasing each student’s independence through activities like:
- Household Chores
- Meal Preparation
- Hygiene & Other Daily Living Activities
- Independent Communication
- Leisure Time and Recreational Activities
Vocational Program
Students participate in the following areas through our unique employment training curriculum or community-based instruction.
- Clerical Skills
- Domestic Skills
- Food Service
- Warehouse/Stocking
- Landscaping/Gardening
- Packaging/Assembly
On and Off-Campus Group Homes
Personal and communal spaces enhance student comfort, safety, and skill development.
We individualize students’ private bedrooms to fit their sensory needs and capabilities.
38-Acre Campus with Safe Outdoor Spaces
We have walking and biking trails, an adaptive playground, and a family gathering patio inside an enhanced perimeter fence to allow children the ability to roam freely and safely.
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