A Focus on Lifelong Learning

             From the first day of enrollment, Somerset Hills Learning Institute is preparing its students for meaningful inclusion.  For some, that means transition back to the public school system to finish their education; for others, it means transitioning to adulthood as productive members of the community.


            Somerset Hills Learning Institute will begin serving adults in May of 2012.   Click here to read more about our focus on lifelong learning...

A Blend of Science & Compassion

     Somerset Hills Learning Institute provides personalized education and treatment at school and in learners' homes and communities.  Using the science of applied behavior analysis, the Institute enables learners to acquire the language, academic, and social skills that lead to independence.

 

     At Somerset Hills Learning Institute, children with autism are doing what was thought to be impossible just a short time ago. Children once silent and “cold” are speaking with parents and asking for hugs and tickles. Youngsters once thought “joyless” can now be seen skateboarding, taking ballet classes, riding roller coasters—the same things typically-developing children enjoy.

 

Our Program Includes:

1:1 instruction: Learning is made possible with a one-teacher-to-one-student ratio.

Individualized curriculum: The peer-reviewed literature and student-performance data dictate the most effective teaching method based on the science of applied behavior analysis for each student.

On-site, hands-on supervision: Ensures quality and consistency of education, every day, for every child with a 1:5 staff trainer to teacher ratio.

Home programming: Frequent home visits by teachers promote the generalization of skills to real-world settings.

Parent instruction: Strengthens communication between parents and children.

Transition program: Preparation and follow-up services for integrating children into traditional education settings.

Professional development: Training opportunities for professionals to improve autism treatment in their communities.

Research: Staff members present at, and participate in, conferences dedicated to best practices in autism treatment.