The principal bassoonist for the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra has struck up a transformative relationship at VIA.
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Special Event Wednesday, May 26th
Sip & Shop at J.McLaughlin to benefit VIA. From 10 - 6 at 2114 Barracks Rd. Charlottesville. Fifteen percent of your purchases will support life-changing services at VIA.
Celebrating Those Who Mean the Most
VIA is currently accepting donations in memory of, or in honor of, the friends, family, co-workers, or others who inspire us most.
Visit our Virtual Tribute Wall to see how our supporters are honoring others as part of their support of VIA.
Our Programs
James C. Hormel School
Full-time, year-round day school addressing the core symptoms of autism.
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Outpatient Behavioral Services
Intensive behavior therapies and parent training in home, in school, or in clinic.
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View our 2020-21 All-Programs Calendar
News
Six week seminar series addresses techniques for reducing parenting stress.
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Go behind the scenes with the designer and architect for the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services.
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A message from VIA President and CEO Dr. Ethan Long on the value of special education services.
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The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Pivot Awards acknowledge organizations that re-imagine their models in response to changing times.
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Here’s a first look at VIA’s new Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services.
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Watch VIA’s heartwarming annual Gala Video for 2020.
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Practical Functional Assessment provides compassionate methods to assess problem behavior.
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Building for the future with the support of the Perry Foundation, and generous private donors.
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VIA Board of Directors Chair, and child legal advocate, Molly McShane has issued an op-ed urging sustained funding for private special education day schools.
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UVA identifies the value of their extensive collaborations with VIA.
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Preparations are underway, and safe, distanced, part-time in-person services are about to resume.
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Planning for a safe re-opening follows Health Department and CDC Guidance
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In a letter to Governor Northam, VIA outlines some of the key issues for families with special needs to feel safe and be supported.
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A VIA adult client shared a heartwarming letter during COVID closure.
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The Virginia Institute of Autism is a proud member of the Council of Autism Service Providers, and is an authorized continuing education provider of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
VIA is accredited by CARF International – the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and by VAISEF – the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities.
