According to the Center for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder has been identified in one out of 36 children. To many people that is just a statistic, but not when that one out of 36 is your child.
Shortly before our son, Boaz, turned two, my husband, Bryn, and I started noticing some differences in his development. Then at his two-year-old checkup, our pediatrician recommended we visit a developmental specialist. After a survey about our son’s development and a quick visit with the developmental pediatrician, we were told our son had autism.
Our world changed in an instant. We didn’t know where to begin. After loads of research, applied behavior analysis clinic tours, and long waitlists, we finally found a great team of therapists. We also sought support from other families on similar journeys.
In a desire to create more community for these families, we started Tri-County Autism Community, which hosts an annual awareness walk and event with fun activities for kids. As our son transitioned into school age, it became even more of a challenge to find the right educational environment for our son. Throughout our journey, we have met several other families with similar stories.
The need for more autism-related services in our community became apparent and that need has inspired us to work with The Villages Charter School to create a center that can continue to serve our employees’ families and is dedicated to the education and development of children with autism.
Mom, fourth generation member of the Morse family and former Citizens First Bank CEO
Offering a ratio of three students to one teacher in our Autism Center.
Serving elementary-age children, with plans to expand as the community grows.
Targeting an opening in January 2025 for this new center in our Buffalo Ridge campus.
Website Accessibility: The Villages Charter School Autism Center (TVCS AC) is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to everyone, regardless of abilities. Assistive technology can be launched by tapping the person icon in the lower corner of your screen and can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of needs. If you are still experiencing difficulty accessing information on this site, please contact info@tvcsac.org to gain access to inaccessible online content or functionality. To file a formal grievance under Section 504 and Title II, please contact The Villages Charter School Autism Center at 352-259-6868.
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