Autism Academy for Education & Development

This is a terrible school for your special needs child. If want your child to actually get an education, develop academically, and be prepared to move on to post-secondary college, university, or trade school this is not the place for you. This school places children with autism at a great disadvantage. It has a redundant and undemanding curriculum that does not encourage the potential of these children. This school's primary interest is not the growth and development of the students, but only in securing their state funding benefits. My child attended this school for many years and the last 3 years of attendance was a complete waste of time. Nothing was ever taught and nothing was ever learned. For example, he had straight As in math and he was excelling, but when put to practice he struggles with Algebra when he is at an age to go to college. We were lied to by the teachers and staff about the quality of the academics and what they were actually teaching. If you want your child to stagnate and be babysat for 7 hours a day this place is qualified. If you want your child to attend a school that is going get them to learn and receive a genuine education, this is not the school where that has any chance of happening.

My daughter has being g attending this school for 5 years. She is in the moderate spectrum and kind of nonverbal. She knows how to talk and can not keep a conversation. Academically and what they are teaching my daughter, I still believe it works for her. She gets trained with some job skills that mostly boys do because they are more on the spectrum. Recently I had a bad experience when I asked how do they choose their kids to attend camp. My daughter attended for 3 years and this time she got the letter that she was not selected. I asked if there was a policy for that and there is not. I understand the staffing issue for camp but none could explain to me how they selected the kids. I am afraid they are stamping my child with some classification since I have not seen a policy in writing.

I absolutely love this school and all of the staff! They wrapped their arms and hearts around my son, and he has blossomed 10 fold since starting here 4 yrs ago! I would and have recommend this school to any parent looking for a better life for their ASD child!

5 Stars!!! One star for each year we have had with no worries about school! My boys started attending the school when it opened in 2013 and AAED has truly changed our lives. We have seen an increase in in learning and communication, a decrease in behaviors, and they finally have peer relationships. The staff is highly trained and cares about what they are doing. The program is specialized and highly individualized. I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a a great school for their student with autism.

Love AAED! My son is in his 5th year with this school. The teachers and staff have been wonderful. My son has grown from a quiet, shy kiddo to one who enjoys participating in class, and has made many friends. It has been amazing watching him progress with reading, writing, and math. I also love how their Parent Partnership Program (P3)/PTO knows that these kids work so hard everyday at school and with outside therapies, that they put on fun events for the kids to enjoy. So, if you are on the fence on where to send your child for school, give AAED a try!! I AM SO GLAD I DID!!!

As a former student of A+ Academy, I can easily give this school a 5 star rating. This place is the only school I felt accepted and appreciated. I have had a hard life in schooling before attending here. Certain times made it hard for me but I knew deep down that all of the staff working there wanted me to succeed. Everything about this school gets better year after year as more issues are addressed and fixed. I could never have asked for a better high school life than this. Thank you A+, you made me find myself.

Really, really good place. The teachers are really nice, Fridays are half days, and there's so much more! I mean P.E. has been one day a week this year (Monday) and sometimes no P.E. at all, but other than that it's a really great school.

Since moving our son here last year, he’s been extraordinarily happy. Everyone there truly cares for each child. It’s awesome to see how he’s grown since he’s been there. Highly recommend!