The spectrum disorder known as autism includes three levels - mild, moderate, and severe. Every child with autism requires care, support, and supervision, but a child with severe autism has
Every person with autism will face social, communication, and behavior challenges, and they will need ongoing assistance and support. However, autism is a developmental disorder that’s a spectrum, meaning children
Autism is a spectrum that includes mild, moderate, and severe symptoms. In general, a person’s level of autism is determined by his or her level of functioning and the level
successfully transitioned back to
public schools in 2018
Our students learned
last year
are identified with autism
spectrum disorder
My experience with the Sarah Dooley Center for Autism has been nothing short of exceptional. The staff sincerely love Zach. They have helped him come a long way.
My child’s quality of life has improved in every way. He is extremely fond of his teachers. They let him teach them how he wants to learn and interact with the world, and they turned that into a game plan to help him build skills.
My son wants to come to school. He will greet you now, look at you eye-to-eye and try to engage. Without places like St. Joseph’s Villa, I think a lot of us parents would be lost. They not only help your child, they help you.
I feel very comfortable with my child coming to St. Joseph’s Villa every day. They treat him like he is family.
The day I came to tour, it was like worlds opened up. It felt like a big, warm hug.
SDCA serves 25 localities in Virginia.
Inquiries from other school systems are welcome. Please call 804-521-5571 to find out how we can serve you.
