A wide range of areas are addressed for each child. These may include the following:

– Instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
– Communication systems such as PECS™ or ASL
– Visual schedules
– Transition planning
– Social skills
– Generalization Training and Community activities
– Occupational, Speech and Pet Therapy
– Computer-based learning
– Independent Life & Play skills
– Inclusion in Preschool or School Programs

BRAAC is committed to providing resources and training to families and professionals throughout the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas.

In addition to our center based services, we offer the following:

– Educational consultation for families and professionals
– Home-based ABA programs
– Training and workshops
– Consultation to school systems and other agencies
– On-site supervision and program training for public schools

  Autism is a challenging disability that requires qualified and highly trained individuals working together with parents to help children learn and grow. BRAAC will ensure that its staff receives the necessary training to provide each and every child a higher quality of life.

Our Goals Include:

– A lending library for families and professionals (developing)
– Social skills groups for children with Asperger’s Syndrome (developing)
– Community outreach programs
– Information for families’ rights to services under the law
– Extension of age range to meet the needs of adolescents
– Large facility with a day program for adults with Autism
– Training center for distance learning (developing)
– Living quarters to reach out and meet the needs of those who are unable to remain in the home

       BRAAC is a private model center established by a small group of parents and professionals dedicated to providing services to children with autism and unique learning challenges and their families.  BRAAC is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education as a private special education day school.