Anderson Center for Autism
Anderson Center for Autism
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About this organization
Mission
Mission – Optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism.
About
The largest program is an 853 residential school funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and is certified by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. This program provides room and board to 125 children with autism between the ages of 5 and 21 years. The program operates 365 days a year in a 24-hour a day atmosphere. The children are enrolled and referred to the program by the chairperson of the special education associated with their local family school district and county. The program incorporates behavioral teaching methods and structured learning experiences to increase and enhance skill development in areas such as personal care, communication, social interaction, recreation/play, and community integration. Support strategies identified by speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, a recreation coordinator, and behavior specialists/analysts are an important program component. These can include: visual and environmental supports such as activity schedules with picture/word icons, communication boards, task analysis strips, and sensory activities. Children's houses are based on age and level of functioning (communication, social interaction, daily living). Unique to Anderson, our new design allows for most students to live in individual bedrooms, while also offering one added swing bed per location allowing rapid placement for new students needing emergency placement. Residence managers create house-specific routines (such as bedtimes, chores, and activities) that are age-appropriate while supporting an individual's growth and development. While the residential program is focused on providing consistent learning and growth opportunities for all children in order to develop skills, it also recognizes the importance of providing a variety of typical childhood experiences that are necessary to each individual's development. These include community activities such as visits to museums, parks, swimming, movies, and dining out. The program also provides opportunities for participation in an after-school program that can include sports activities, arts and crafts, computer games, cooking experiences, dance, and relaxation classes.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Anderson center for autism is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality programs possible for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. equally important is our commitment to maintain an ongoing fully integrated support network for their families and guardians. we as an organization will always strive to provide an enriched and positive climate filled with educational, cultural and recreational activities designed to foster continuous growth independence and social interaction. we are dedicated to being a results oriented forerunner of agencies by offering the most current state of the art program opportunities.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NY.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 4885 Route 9 PO Box 367, Staatsburg, NY, 12580.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 586 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $625,036.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1924.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $27,624,584 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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