So much progress has been made in the field of autism education. However, there is still a severe lack of suitable services to meet the needs of this growing population. Families of children on the autism spectrum often struggle to find the appropriate, individualized educational placements to which they are entitled.

NYC Autism Charter Schools are committed to offering high quality educational options to families living across the five boroughs of New York City.  They are the first of their kind in NY State – public charter schools devoted solely to children with autism.

Co-Location

NYC Autism Charter Schools currently share buildings with other public schools – Central Park East 2 and DREAM Charter Pre-K in East Harlem, and with Urban Scholars Community School and PS 212 in the Bronx. Families in both neighborhoods often face considerable socioeconomic challenges — challenges that become even more heightened when a diagnosis of autism is involved.

Both schools are dedicated to serving the families in our local communities with an admissions policy that gives preference to children and families living within the school’s community school district. This allows us to make a big difference right in our own backyard.

Community Engagement

NYC Autism Charter School’s Peer Mentoring Program offers students the opportunity to interact with typically developing students from other local public schools, as well as schools from other parts of NYC. In addition, partnerships formed with local businesses and organizations give our high school age students a chance to practice job skills in real-life settings. Both of these programs give those outside of our school the opportunity to broaden their understanding of autism and witness firsthand all that individuals with autism are capable of doing.