For almost 60 years, Ivymount has created nationally recognized programs and partnerships for people with autism and special needs as well as their families.  The goal in all our programs is to help children, students, and young adults achieve their highest level of development and independence.  In addition to creating our own education and outreach programs, Ivymount forms partnerships with other organizations and researchers, often functioning as a training site, to ensure that our innovative and intensive approach is widely disseminated and influences the larger field of special education and support services.

The Ivymount School is a non-profit, non-public, special education school serving students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Over 200 students are currently enrolled, ages 5 through 21. Throughout the school, classroom models and instructional strategies are established to meet the individual needs of the students. Evidence-based practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, systematic teaching, and data based programming are utilized across language rich environments including the classroom, school, and community.