Woman starts non-profit school for autistic children

Monday, July 27, 2009

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Cathy Peabody started Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit clinic for children with autism.

SARASOTA (Bay News 9) -- When Cathy Peabody's youngest son was diagnosed with autism, she went searching for services to help him but found herself very frustrated.

That's when she decided she would create the help her family needed. She quit her job and started the non-profit clinic, Beyond the Spectrum.

The clinic specializes in behavioral therapy for children with autism. Licensed workers do one-on-one therapy sessions at childrens' homes and also go into schools to do consultations with teachers and teach behavior modification to students.

The clinic has been so successful Peabody is opening up a school this upcoming school year.

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It will offer a pre-school program for kids ages two through six who have autism, asperger's, ADD and ADHD.

It will also offer an elementary school program for higher functioning students that will offer a full education but also teach important social skills.

Parents say they've seen a remarkable difference in their children since coming to Beyond the Spectrum. They also say they're impressed by Peabody's tireless dedication and work to keep the clinic open and helping so many families.

If you'd like to find our more information and how to enroll in the school you can contact them at www.beyondthespectrum.org.