The Havern
Autism Program

Havern School has been a leader in educating neurodiverse students for more than 50 years. Over time, we have identified a need for more robust programming to serve the specific needs of students with level 1 or level 2 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and we designed Havern Autism Program (HAP) to serve them.

HAP provides each autistic student with the academic and behavioral tools and resources they need to expand their opportunities in school, in the community, and at home.

Scroll down to learn who we serve, what makes our program unique, and learn more
about our day-to-day.

Who the HAP
Program Serves

If these questions resonate with your child's needs, the HAP program could be an excellent match.

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HAP Student Testimonials

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"I want the day to be longer!"

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Why Choose HAP

Tailored Curriculum:

Customizes learning to meet the academic and behavioral needs of autistic students, ensuring a personalized educational experience.

Integrated Therapies:

Combines speech, occupational therapy, and SEL training, both in individual sessions and within the classroom setting. This fosters a stable learning environment essential for skill development and independence.

Continuous Evaluation:

The HAP team monitors student progress with systematic tracking and data analysis, continuously refining approaches to meet individual needs.

Social Integration:

When appropriate, encourage interaction with peers through shared classes, lunch, recess, and school-wide activities, enhancing SEL in a natural setting.

Developmental Growth:

Focuses on autonomy, confidence, time management, and executive skills through daily activities like cooking, gardening, and community projects.

Dynamic Growth:

Offers structured literacy and math rotations, tailored to each student’s learning style and preferences.

Preference-Based Learning Project:

Students explore personal interests, research topics, and present findings using creative methods like 3D modeling, promoting deep understanding and critical thinking skills.

What We Offer

  • A caring and nurturing K-6 environment where all students feel welcomed and empowered to become active participants in their education.

  • Individual academic, SEL, and behavioral support plans that are thoughtfully developed for each student’s goals and are regularly revised based on the student’s evolving needs and to promote increasing independence.

  • Master’s-level special education teachers with experience supporting autistic students, as well as support services from Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and mental health providers.

  • Ample individualized attention through a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

  • Small class sizes with a maximum of six students per classroom.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based classroom management and instruction model.

  • A robust range of curricula to meet the highly individualized needs of our autistic learners, including all core subjects and a variety of weekly specials, such as art, PE, library and technology.

  • Research-based social skills curriculum and social-emotional instruction embedded within daily programming.

  • Speech-language therapy and occupational therapy supports in the classroom, coupled with weekly classroom activities to advance growth in these areas.

  • Caregiver collaboration to facilitate ongoing caregiver involvement and to support consistent execution of intervention plans across environments, including at home and in out-of-school therapies.

  • Classrooms located within the east wing of Havern School and designed for small groups of students to engage in in-depth learning for each core subject, as well as break-out rooms for 1:1 instruction or taking personal space when needed.

  • A large group space conducive to supporting social skills practice or larger group activities, which also includes Havern’s sensory space with a freestanding sensory swing.

  • Transition planning to facilitate a seamless adjustment for students exiting HAP into Havern or other school settings.

Want to learn more?

Let’s get to know each other—we’d love to welcome you to our school to show you everything we offer and to learn more about your child! Please click the link below to schedule a tour with Jessica, our Director of Enrollment. During our informative tour, we are more than happy to discuss tuition, answer your questions, and show you around our campus.