History
Beacon Day School for Children with Autism and related Disorders was opened in 2004 in Orange, California to meet the special needs of children with autism in response to the requests of a group of parents who needed a school for their children where they could make the most of their potential. Beacon provides a supportive environment that enhances self-esteem, and our integrative educational model allows for consideration of critical issues that are essential for educational planning. These include the child's cognitive strengths and challenges, adaptive behavior, medical issues (including diagnosis and treatments), social skills, and coping strategies. This information is then filtered into the educational care and support that the student requires. UNIQUE: Beacon Day School founder, Dr. Mary Joann Lang, is also a nurse practitioner and has included licensed vocational nurses (LVN) as an integral part of the school staff.
Specialties
Beacon Day School is dedicated to providing educational and therapeutic services to students with Autism Spectrum and related disorders. At Beacon Day School we believe that through educational care and behavioral support students are able to maximize their cognitive, social, emotional, as well as their physical abilities. Our community based philosophy means that we believe that the participation of parent, family, and community are essential to enhancing the quality of life for the student so that they may be a productive member of the community. Additionally, Beacon Day School relies on the professional wisdom of our highly experienced staff with the best available empirical evidence available to make the best decision about the delivery of instruction. Read more at www.beacondayschool.com