Your Child’s Path from Frustration to Success
We are a private, therapeutic day school in Central Virginia, dedicated to igniting the potential of 5 to 21-year-old students with cognitive and emotional disabilities and autism. We go beyond academics to equip students, staff, and families with the tools to thrive in every area of life.
TLC Programs
Cultivating Your Child’s Breakthrough
Every program is a pathway, overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), ensuring your student’s journey is guided by expertise and measurable results.
For students requiring deeply specialized and individualized instruction (VeSOL). They may need intensive support to initiate engagement, communication, and connection.
All students require a 1:1 aide. This indicates the level of programming needed to teach core skills. All benefit from intensive ABA services.
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For older students who are highly focused on community integration, life skills, and receiving individualized supports.
Guides students toward independence within the adapted curriculum. Behavioral support managed through individualized behavioral programming.
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For students who are ready for small-group engagement with peers but still require specialized instruction (SOL/VeSOL Hybrid).
Builds collaborative skills and group learning resilience. All benefit from intensive ABA services; 1:1 support can be added as an additional service.
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Grade-Level Ascent
For students able to access grade-level curriculum (SOL) through accommodations and modifications. It is a seamless feeder program from Elementary to High School.
Focuses on mastery of grade-level content within a structured, supportive environment. Behavioral growth is supported by the school-wide management plan.
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An add-on for high school students. It transforms education into career preparation by teaching skills and providing real community experience.
Prepares students with marketable skills and a sense of purpose beyond academics. They gain connections with DARS and community partners.
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The Path to Autonomy
We offer 1:1 aides as an add-on service for any student whose path to autonomy requires a temporary personal assistant. This support is necessary for students who require significant adult assistance or whose behaviors keep them away from their learning group.
Our goal is to reduce or remove these 1:1 services as quickly as possible. We actively guide your student toward self-mastery and independence, ensuring they own their success.
Proof of Possibility
Success Stories That Matter
An Analyst’s New World
CG spent years struggling to bridge his unique talents with the outside world, yet he held a deep passion for the gaming industry. After rigorous VIP training, he secured a position at a local gaming establishment. His employers consistently praise his performance—he’s not just holding a job; he’s valued for his unique contributions.
A Confident Cashier
KM once viewed counting money and making change as an impossible barrier to independence. Now, following hands-on training, he is a successful employee and a confident cashier at a popular local Food Lion, seamlessly running his own checkout line. His journey is a powerful example of how he turned a struggle into a success.