Centria Autism - Salem

Adventures with Autism, located in Keizer, Oregon, is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate support for children diagnosed with autism and related developmental challenges. The school serves a diverse range of students, focusing on those with language-based learning disabilities and other unique needs. With a core mission centered around creating a nurturing environment, Adventures with Autism emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and individualized learning styles. Utilizing clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, the school employs therapeutic methodologies that foster resilience, collaboration, and empowerment among students. What truly sets Adventures with Autism apart is its commitment to inclusivity and family partnership; the low student-teacher ratio ensures personalized attention while promoting a strong sense of community where families can thrive together. The school's trauma-aware approach prioritizes safety and self-advocacy, creating a space where every child feels valued and understood. Through these efforts, Adventures with Autism not only supports the educational journey of its students but also champions their unique narratives within the broader spectrum of neurodiversity.

Step Forward ABA serves children and young adults ages 2 to 18 from our Salem location on Lancaster Drive NE, with in-home ABA therapy, in-school ABA therapy, parent ABA training, and behavior intervention. Programs are designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts after an individual assessment and target language and communication, academics and learning, motor skills, social skills, and daily living. Parent training gives families the knowledge and tools to continue progress at home between sessions. Our team includes bilingual English and Spanish BCBAs and providers. Step Forward operates centers in Florida, Washington, Colorado, North Carolina, Illinois, and Texas as well as Oregon, and we work with Optum, Aetna, Oscar, Magellan Health, UnitedHealthcare, and BlueCross BlueShield.

Next Path Therapy Center was created by a mother with two autistic children who understands first hand what it is like to try and navigate care and resources for special needs children. Especially living rurally and trying to coordinate minute to minute services. These services were created to support the more rural areas of our state so that families didn't have to change their entire lives to receive support.