Autism School in Scottsdale, AZ
Empowering Students with Developmental Challenges
LEARN Academy — formerly Chrysalis Academy — is a state-approved private day school in Scottsdale for grades K-12+.
We work with families and school districts across the Phoenix Metro Area.
Program Highlights
- We provide education based on applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Our curriculum is comprehensive and integrates related services.
- Board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) are on-site.
- We offer speech-language therapy.
- Our program includes vocational training.
- Our teaching assistants are highly qualified.
- We maintain a 2:1 student-to-staff ratio.
K-12 Program Highlights
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Each student receives an annual IEP/Service Plan (ESA students). IEPs focus on current levels of performance in academic, social and behavioral skills, speech, occupational therapy, and daily living skills. Goals are then developed based on current levels of need and tracked on a weekly basis. Parents receive quarterly progress reports throughout the school year.
ABA-Based Education
LEARN Academy uses research-based data driven programming guided by the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Our approach to education embraces a child led naturalistic and developmental philosophy fostering a learning environment where children explore and engage with their surroundings at their own pace.
Integrated Related Services
We incorporate a wide range of related services into our school curriculum. These include behavioral interventions, speech therapy, activities of daily living, yoga, and vocational training.
Behavior Analysts
LEARN Academy has board certified behavior analysts (BCBA) on-site full-time. Our BCBAs provides each student with individualized attention specific to each student’s behavioral and social needs.
Experienced Staff
Our team consists of certified special education teachers, a speech-language pathologist (SLP), speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs), occupational therapist (OT), certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs), registered behavior technicians (RBTs), and many highly qualified teaching assistants.
Student-to-Staff Ratio
We maintain a dense staff ratio, plus small and large group instruction. This setup provides individualized attention and helps students learn to apply skills in group settings.
Year-Round Program
Our school offers continuous programming with traditional plus extended school year to maximize progress and meet the needs of every child in our care.
High School Vocational Training
This program teaches high school students job tasks and independent living skills. Students practice vocational skills in our workroom, volunteer in the community, and participate in weekly outings.
Scottsdale, AZ
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