The APA Story
Our vision is making real the options necessary for people severely disabled by autism to realize the dignity of opportunity and growth.
Our mission is working to improve the options and opportunities for persons with autism. We take pride in the practices we have developed and implemented in the areas of program services data management. Effective hiring and supervision of program service staff, as well as using innovative and ongoing training improves the quality of care. Through the use of CappsDATA, we develop programmatic interventions in resident care including individual affect, monitoring the use of psychoactive medications, direct-care supports, and services.
In 1987, we began providing short term residential services in our “Little House” site. Over several years, children came for short “respite” or “crisis” stays and were unable to find suitable long-term residential services. Our program has evolved into a long-term, foster home/waiver site for 4 young adults. We are pleased with the high quality services provided in this site, which evolved in response to individual needs.