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 rollercoasters—the same things typical children enjoy. They master academic skills, do chores and participate fully in family activities. They learn to behave appropriately at religious services, in restaurants, and on vacations. Over time, our students acquire all the necessary skills to live and work as productive citizens in their communities.
Programs Include:
1:1 instruction: Learning is accelerated by a one-teacher-to-one-student ratio.
Individualized curriculum: Performance data determine 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: Regular home visits by teachers promote 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. | 
