The Anova Center for Education, or ACE School, is a pioneer in the field of educating children with neurodevelopmental impairments, especially those with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Nonverbal Learning Disability. Upon enrollment at the ACE School, our students present with profound impairments in Social Cognition, (or 'Theory of Mind'), limiting their ability to "take the perspective" of others. Most are cognitively intact and quite expressive verbally, yet are frustrated by learning disabilities, sensory processing deficits, and pragmatic language delays.The combination of these conditions can lead to extreme difficulties learning in a typical educational setting, and often results in social, emotional and behavioral challenges. In fact, most ACE students have been unsuccessful in public school environments and have been referred by local school districts unable to serve them with their own resources. Our multidisciplinary team of teachers and clinicians produce an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student with the goal of providing intensive treatment for the shortest amount of time necessary before assisting in their successful return to a public school environment. 
We are committed to advancing our students through a rich and highly personalized academic curriculum, while effectively treating their individual challenges so that each student in our care functions more successfully in a classroom environment, and in all facets of life. At ACE, we are dedicated to enabling each child to realize his or her potential, fulfill personal aspirations, and lead an overall higher quality of life.

ACE is more than a school...it is a unique educational model.   This model was developed at Anova, and is referred to as the Anova Method of Education, (AME).  AME extends far beyond standard school requirements and is anchored by multidisciplinary treatment involving the frequent and direct use of Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Positive Behavior Support in both clinic and classroom environments. Our highly qualified teachers instruct Kindergarten through 12th grades with individualized academic programs that meet state standards and utilize state adopted textbooks. ACE School programs are data driven, with measurable and observable goals for our students based on formal assessment. Goals are continually revised as each student progresses. We train all of our staff in Functional Analysis Assessment technology and Positive Behavior Intervention strategies, and incorporate these principles into our school-wide and individualized behavior programs.
Our professional therapists are employed directly by Anova and work with students in the classroom and specially designed clinic space to seamlessly integrate their treatment into the school curriculum.  This integration of diagnostic and therapy services into academic instruction provides the holistic approach to education our students require to learn and grow.

For more information, please contact Heidi Adler, Director of Program Development at (707) 527-7032 or hadler@anovaeducation.org.